Job description

This is a remote position.

High Voltage Project Manager - Utility & Renewables

LOCATION: Austin, TX area- Relocation Assistance available

HYBRID - Office and Work From Home Schedule

A leading developer and operator of renewable energy high voltage transmission line systems in Texas is looking to grow its Operations Leadership Team with the addition of a High Voltage Project Manager.

This is a critical role for the organization that works directly with the Operations Leadership Team on Project Management and Project Engineering initiatives taking high voltage transmission line / substation projects from the pre-construction phase through to commissioning / energization. It will have oversight of multiple substation or t-line construction projects at a time and be accountable for success of all high voltage EPC initiatives across the organization.

They organization have a flat structure which gives their employees direct access to executive management and the ability to gain a diverse amount of experience on various projects. The scope of their operations includes transmission (t-line), substation, regional control centers, and distribution systems with interconnects to both utility-scale solar and wind assets.

Their compensation package includes a competitive base salary, annual bonus, 401k retirement incentives (automatic contributions) and EXCELLENT health benefits (100% covered by employer).

Responsibilities:

The High Voltage Project Manager / EPC Project Manager - Leads full-life cycle high voltage substation and transmission renewable energy system projects from conception through to closeout/completion and successful commissioning
The High Voltage Project Manager / EPC Project Manager - Acts as the main Project Engineering & Commercial Leader for internal/external stakeholders involved in various stages of the high voltage transmission renewable energy system projects with key a focus on operational P&L management as well project execution
The High Voltage Project Manager / EPC Project Manager - Provides direction to Subcontract Managers, Engineers, EPC Firms, and Consultants
The High Voltage Project Manager / EPC Project Manager - Actively involved in high voltage substation and transmission project design reviews to ensure quality
The High Voltage Project Manager / EPC Project Manager - Develops and implements high voltage substation and transmission renewable energy system project timelines, schedules, permitting, budgets, risk management, and contingency plans
The High Voltage Project Manager / EPC Project Manager - Takes ownership of compliance tracking, project troubleshooting, gap analysis, mitigation of threats, and project milestone timelines across for high voltage substation and transmission interconnection systems
The High Voltage Project Manager / EPC Project Manager - Leads commissioning/installation initiatives and management of site based Construction Managers

Skills/Requirements:

5-10+ years experience of Project Management experience focused on high voltage substation, transmission line, transmission renewable energy systems, or large scale energy infrastructure EPC projects ( PMP certification is a HUGE PLUS)
MUST have an Engineering Degree
Professional Engineering License (PE) - preferably Electrical Engineering & Civil Engineering
Experience in full-life cycle Project Management of High voltage EPC including management through to commissioning
Well versed in high level technical project management initiatives such as contractor evaluation and selection, financials, schedules, estimates, contracts, constructability reviews, project phasing and earned value KPIs
Solid background in the management of project commissioning, installation, testing, as well as construction staff and deliverables
Experience in project management supporting EPC development (including site-layout, permitting, and/or regulatory approvals), transmission interconnection, procurement/contracting, and project turnover initiatives specifically in the high voltage utility-scale industry
Working knowledge technical and commercial elements of the major equipment / technology supply, engineering, and pre-construction processes, specifically around substation / transmission-line specifications, and warranty negotiation + management
Well versed in Critical Path Method scheduling theories - Primavera & MS Project scheduling software