Project Manager - Electrical Substation Construction

Amicus Talent Solutions

South Bend, IN

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SKILLS

Budgeting, Calendar Management, Change Requests/Orders, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Construction Schedule, Construction Support, Contract Management, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Distribution Control, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Substation, Electrical Utility, Electricity, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), High Voltage (HV), Infrastructure Construction, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Network Operations Center, Project Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Codes, Safety Training, Switchgear, System Start-Up, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Time Management

LOCATION

South Bend, IN

POSTED

Today

Job Description
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.

Project Manager - Electrical Substation Construction

Amicus Talent Solutions

South Bend, IN

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Amicus Talent Solutions

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