Senior Project Manager – Electrical Substations
GE VernovaAbout the role
Job Description Summary
We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of complex, high-visibility electrical substation projects supporting utility and data center customers. This is a critical leadership role responsible for delivering projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, schedule, cost, risk management, and customer satisfaction.The ideal candidate is a proven project leader with deep experience in EPC execution for electrical substations and high-voltage power systems, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, customer-facing environments. This individual will drive cross-functional alignment, manage project performance, and build strong relationships with customers, internal teams, and external partners to ensure successful project outcomes. This is a remote position with occasional onsite reporting.
Job Description
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
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 8 years of project management experience in EPC electrical substation and high-voltage power systems projects.
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
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