Senior Project Manager - West Coast

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.

Job Description

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.