Project Manager, Substation - Santa Clarita, CA
United States of America
Full Time
3 hours ago
$121,000 - $180,000 USD
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
Substation project managementTransmission project managementPower system projectsMultidisciplinary engineering team leadershipProject scope developmentProject schedulingProject budgetingConsulting environment experienceUtility environment experienceProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseProject Management Professional (PMP) certificationEngineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project deliveryDesign-build project deliveryUtility-scale renewable energy projectsContract managementRisk managementLeadershipProject ManagementRisk ManagementCommunication
About this role
David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) is a leading provider of infrastructure solutions for power delivery and renewable energy. The Substation Project Manager will lead project execution and manage client relationships while expanding DEA’s presence in the energy sector.
Responsibilities:
- Lead project management and technical coordination for substation and power delivery projects
- Develop project scopes, execution strategies, staffing plans, and budgets
- Manage project delivery to meet schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction expectations
- Provide technical leadership and coordination for multidisciplinary teams including substation, transmission, and studies resources
- Accountable for project delivery outcomes including financial performance, forecasting, and contract management
- Support and participate in business development efforts including client engagement, opportunity identification, and proposal development
- Prepare scopes of work, fee estimates, and support project pursuits
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent delivery and communication
- Oversee and participate in QA/QC processes to ensure high-quality deliverables
- Manage subcontractors and support consultants involved in project delivery
- Coordinate with practice and group leaders to align staffing with current workload and future commitments
- Mentor and support the development of engineers, designers, and project staff
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
- 8+ years of experience supporting substation, transmission, or power system projects
- 3+ years of experience in a project management or engineering leadership role
- Experience leading or supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Experience contributing to project delivery including scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination
- Experience working within a consulting or utility environment supporting infrastructure or power delivery projects
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and support project execution across multiple efforts
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience leading complex or large-scale infrastructure projects with multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading business development efforts, including client relationship management and pursuit support
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) or design-build project delivery models
- Experience in utility-scale renewable energy or power delivery infrastructure projects
- Understanding of professional services contracting, risk management, and experience supporting contract negotiations