10+ years of Project Management experience, including 5 years in the Transmission business
5+ years in roles such as Project Manager, Design Manager, or Project Director in construction teams
Experience managing EPC projects valued at $50M or more
Ability to travel as business requires
Responsibilities
Manage substation projects as the primary point of contact for regional customers
Provide oversight for the SU project portfolio, including major equipment delivery and commissioning
Support preconstruction, estimating, and proposal processes for business opportunities
Oversee full project management process, including risk assessment, scheduling, and budget tracking
Track project performance and manage profit and losses, addressing conflicts and ensuring client needs are met
Lead professional development of the project management team through recruiting and training
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including clients and internal teams
Benefits
Career growth and development opportunities
Company paid health and wellness benefits
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
401K savings plan with company match
Family building benefits
Parental leave
Full Job Description
A Snapshot of Your Day
The Substation (SU) EPC Large Project Program Manager will manage substation projects as the primary responsible point of contact with our regional customers. The successful candidate will work closely with sales, engineering, finance, procurement, and construction teams to develop strong partnerships and ensure projects are executed in accordance with the business strategy.
How You'll Make an Impact
Provide oversight and be accountable for Substation (SU) project portfolio up to EPC siteworks, major equipment delivery and commissioning, Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Transformers, Breakers, and Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS)
Provide support and collaboration during the preconstruction, estimating, and proposal development process for new and existing business opportunities
Oversee the whole project management process for SU EPC portfolio, from approving project deliverables to initiating project reviews and ensure risks are continuously assessed and mitigated. Also including scheduling, budget, risk, change, opportunity, forecast and reoccurring reporting to management, plus contract review and coordination with legal department and executive management
Track business performance and project progress and be responsible for profit and losses of the projects. Oversee the creation and sharing of project specific lessons learned and eliminating/reducing project Non-Conformance Cost's, identify potential conflicts or issues and facilitate solutions to meet client's needs
Lead the professional development of a project management team, to include technical expertise, customer relationship, negotiation, coaching & mentoring, and project outcomes. Recruit, train, and manage the team to ensure business needs are met
Build strong relationships with other Operational Leaders of the USA Substations group and foster effective teamwork between leadership and staff
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders including the client, vendors, and subcontractors, and working internally with cross-functional teams to plan project deliverables, resources, budget, and schedule
What You Bring
Minimum of bachelor's degree Engineering, Business, or Construction Management
Master's degree in engineering, or business preferred
Experience managing a high-performing team of 8-10 project managers
At least 10+ years in Project Management with 5 years in Transmission business. 5+ years of prior experience serving as Project Manager, Design Manager, Director of Estimating, or Project Director of construction teams, where responsibilities include construction, engineering, estimating, contracts management, and client relations.
Experience managing EPC project valuing at $50M or more, including ownership of operations, project administration, client relations and all other scopes relative to large construction projects
Ensure safety and quality are prioritized throughout the business
Ability to travel as business requires
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfer
About the Team
Grid Technologies
Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.
Rewards
Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture