Substation Senior Project Manager

MasTec Inc

$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in project management, focused on substation or data center utility projects.
  • Experience managing large and complex projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, supervising and mentoring other project managers.
  • Strategically involved in process improvements and PMO strategy development.
  • Required certifications: PMP, CCM, PE, or equivalent.
  • Bachelor's in engineering or construction management; Master's preferred.
  • Experience in managing power construction projects.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee projects from proposal to closeout, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
  • Manage daily construction activities, tracking progress with KPIs for informed decision-making.
  • Develop project work plans, defining objectives and evaluation criteria.
  • Manage project schedules using Primavera software.
  • Monitor timely procurement of materials and labor, ensuring project performance.
  • Lead weekly meetings focused on manpower and equipment needs.
  • Manage contracts, change orders, and subcontractor coordination.
  • Analyze project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Disability and Life insurance coverage.
  • 401k retirement plan with company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan to invest in the company.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and evaluating construction projects in accordance with scope, budget, and schedule requirements. This role involves managing projects, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and client relations, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.

** Local to (or willing to relocate to) Texas **

Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution
  • Oversee projects from proposal stage through initiation, execution, and closeout.
  • Manage day-to-day construction activities (partnered with Construction Manager),
    including budgeting, scheduling, and progress tracking, using KPIs to make data driven
    decisions. Verify project progress, support forecasting, and maintain thorough documentation.
  • Develop and implement project work plans, defining scope, objectives, and evaluation
    criteria.
  • Manage project construction schedules in Primavera.
  • Monitor project performance to ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and labor.
  • Lead weekly meetings to discuss manpower and equipment needs.
  • Manage contract execution, change orders, and subcontractors.
  • Document and analyze project risks and develop and implement risk mitigation
    strategies.
  • Manage and resolve conflicts and escalate issues as needed.

Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

  • Serve as the primary point-of-contact for project personnel, clients, subcontractors, and
    regulatory agencies.
  • Coordinate project deliverables, meetings, schedule updates, and reporting requirements.
  • Prepare and submit weekly/monthly progress reports, billing information, and cash flow
    projections.
  • Provide regular updates to senior management on project performance and financials.
  • Attend site visits, field walk-downs, and client meetings as needed.

Safety, Quality, & Compliance

  • Demonstrate a commitment to the company's safety program through personal actions
    and monitoring project activities.
  • Ensure entire project team adheres to safety and quality standards.
  • Manage project closeout and warranty processes.
  • Enforce compliance with company policies, industry standards, and ethical guidelines.

Qualifications

Education & Experience
  • Experience: 8+ years in project management, specializing in substation,
    data center utility, or EPC projects with demonstrated management of
    projects of increasing size and scope.
  • Scope: Oversees large, complex projects
  • Leadership: Supervises other PMs and mentors junior staff
  • Strategic Role: Drives process improvements and contributes to PMO strategy
  • Certifications: PMP, CCM, PE, or equivalent required
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project
    management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
  • Experience managing power construction projects required

Technical Skills & Knowledge

  • Knowledgeable in power construction specifications, proposals, and documentation for
    time/cost/labor estimates.
  • Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and electrical plans and specifications.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with Primavera for scheduling.
  • Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and other relevant safety and construction
    regulations.

Soft Skills & Abilities

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Track record of proactively driving projects to closure.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members.
  • Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.


Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

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