Project Manager - Electrical Substation Construction

Project Manager

Location: Northern Indiana

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of electrical substation construction projects supporting a major mission-critical data center development in Northern Indiana. This role will oversee all aspects of substation design coordination, construction, commissioning, and turnover, ensuring safe, reliable, and on-schedule delivery of high-voltage infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in electrical utility or substation projects and the ability to manage complex technical scopes, multiple stakeholders, and high-value infrastructure installations in fast-paced construction environments.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full project lifecycle for electrical substation construction from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout
• Oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and execution of substation scopes
• Coordinate with utilities, engineers, EPC contractors, and construction teams
• Manage high-voltage equipment installation including transformers, switchgear, breakers, protection systems, and associated infrastructure
• Oversee civil, structural, and electrical interface scopes within the substation footprint
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, electrical codes, and safety requirements
• Lead project meetings and provide regular reporting to stakeholders and client representatives
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract administration
• Support commissioning, testing, energization, and system startup activities
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and budget performance
• Coordinate closely with data center power requirements and utility interconnection teams

Qualifications:

• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical construction or utility infrastructure projects
• Strong experience with electrical substations, transmission, or distribution systems
• Knowledge of high-voltage systems, protection & control, and power distribution infrastructure
• Experience managing EPC contractors, utility companies, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, cost control, and project management principles
• Familiarity with commissioning and energization processes for substation projects
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred

Preferred Backgrounds:

• Candidates may come from utility companies, EPC contractors, electrical contractors, or infrastructure firms delivering high-voltage transmission and substation projects.
• Experience supporting data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large industrial power systems is highly desirable.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a technically strong and delivery-focused Project Manager who can take ownership of complex electrical substation projects from inception through energization. The ideal candidate will be confident managing high-voltage infrastructure and capable of coordinating across utilities, contractors, and client teams to deliver critical power systems on time and to specification. This is a high-impact role supporting a major data center power program with strong long-term career growth potential.