Senior Project Manager - West Coast

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Please note this is a remote position, however the project manager will be covering the west coast, particularly CA, NV and AZ.

Why This Role:

This is an opportunity to lead strategic infrastructure projects that are essential to the future of the electrical grid and mission-critical power systems. You will play a key role in delivering impactful projects, partnering with major customers, and driving execution excellence across technically challenging programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end execution of large, complex electrical substation projects, including greenfield and brownfield programs for utility and data center customers.

• Own overall project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, cash flow, risk, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Serve as the primary interface with customers, ensuring strong communication, issue resolution, and a high level of trust throughout the project lifecycle.

• Develop and drive project execution strategies that support safe, efficient, and on-time delivery.

• Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, field services, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders to meet project objectives.

• Lead project planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance reviews, providing clear visibility into progress, risks, and financial health.

• Manage contract administration, change orders, claims, and commercial discussions in alignment with contractual requirements.

• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, technical, and contractual standards.

• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while driving resolution of issues that could impact cost, schedule, or customer satisfaction.

• Support proposal development, pre-award planning, and project turnover activities as needed.

• Mentor and guide project team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in EPC electrical substation and high-voltage power systems projects or a related area.

• Demonstrated success managing complex, customer-facing projects with accountability for financial, operational, and commercial performance.

• Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling, forecasting, contract management, and risk mitigation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional international travel.

• Must comply with applicable company travel and tax policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing U.S.-based high-voltage utility or grid infrastructure projects.

• Experience leading EPC projects across the full lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance.

• Strong customer-facing leadership experience with utilities, industrial customers, or data center clients.

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred.

• Proficiency with Primavera, ERP systems, and contemporary project management tools.

• Familiarity with subcontractor management, customer contracts, proposal support, and change management processes.

• Strong leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

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