Minimum of 7 years of project management experience on electric utility capital projects, including substations.
Experience preparing RFPs or bid packages and evaluating proposals for engineering or construction services.
Proven track record managing engineering firms and construction contractors, including handling change orders and invoice reviews.
Strong understanding of substation design, construction sequencing, and commissioning processes.
Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, construction drawings, and specifications effectively.
Experience in building and managing project schedules and budgets efficiently.
Excellent written communication and customer-facing skills, with a focus on reporting.
Responsibilities
Define project scope, schedule, and budget in collaboration with the customer.
Prepare comprehensive RFPs and bid packages for engineering and construction services.
Lead pre-bid meetings, respond to bidder inquiries, and ensure a fair bid process.
Evaluate proposals based on multiple criteria and recommend awards to the customer.
Manage engineering firms through design phases, ensuring adherence to customer standards.
Coordinate materials, outages, and stakeholder interfaces for project execution.
Administer contracts post-award, including managing RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
Monitor safety, quality, and progress in the field alongside the Construction Manager.
Oversee commissioning, energization planning, and project closeout activities.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead significant electric utility projects from inception to completion.
Collaborative work environment with a small, dedicated team.
Engagement with diverse stakeholders, enhancing professional network.
Potential for career advancement within a growing utility sector.
Travel opportunities to various project sites, providing dynamic work experiences.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Owner's Representative Project Manager (PM) manages substation projects for a utility customer from scope development through energization and closeout. The PM leads procurement of engineering and construction services, including preparing requests for proposals, running the bid process, evaluating proposals, and recommending awards, then manages the engineering firm and construction contractor through design, construction, and commissioning. The PM leads a small team that includes the Substation Construction Manager, who oversees construction on site, and the Substation Project Engineer, who provides protection, control, and apparatus support. The PM serves as the customer's primary point of contact for scope, schedule, budget, and contract matters.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Work with the customer to define project scope, schedule, and budget, and develop the project execution plan.
Prepare requests for proposals and bid packages for engineering/design and construction services, including scopes of work, bid forms, schedules, and evaluation criteria.
Lead pre-bid meetings and site visits, respond to bidder questions, issue addenda, and keep the bid process fair and well documented.
Evaluate proposals on price, schedule, qualifications, safety performance, and past performance, prepare bid tabulations, and recommend awards to the customer.
Manage the engineering firm through design, including design review meetings, drawing and submittal reviews, and conformance to customer standards.
Coordinate customer-procured materials, outages, and interfaces with the wholesale provider and other stakeholders.
Administer contracts after award, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and review of contractor invoices and pay applications.
Build and maintain the integrated project schedule and budget, develop recovery plans when a project trends behind, and report status, risks, and decisions to the customer weekly.
Work with the Construction Manager to monitor safety, quality, and progress in the field and resolve construction and coordination issues.
Oversee commissioning and energization planning, punch lists, as-built drawings, and project closeout.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 7 years of project management experience on electric utility capital projects, including substations.
Experience preparing RFPs or bid packages, evaluating proposals, and recommending awards for engineering or construction services.
Experience managing engineering firms and construction contractors under contract, including change orders and invoice review.
Working knowledge of substation design, construction sequencing, and commissioning.
Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, construction drawings, and specifications.
Experience building and managing project schedules and budgets.
Strong written communication, reporting, and customer-facing skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Microsoft Project.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to travel to project sites.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
PMP certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience at an electric cooperative or utility, or as an owner's representative for one.
Experience on large load, transmission interconnection, or utility-scale substation projects.
