High Voltage Project Manager

Job Description

The HV Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing high‑voltage electrical projects, with a primary focus on substation and transmission‑related work. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual, regulatory, and PGS quality requirements. The HV Project Manager serves as the primary point of coordination between engineering, procurement, construction, and the client to achieve successful project outcomes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute high‑voltage electrical projects, including substation construction, upgrades, and transmission‑related scopes, from project award through closeout.
• Manage client and project expectations through proactive communication, issue resolution, and alignment on scope, schedule, and commercial objectives.
• Ensure all project activities are performed in compliance with OSHA, NFPA, applicable state and local codes, and PGS safety policies and procedures.
• Develop and manage Project Execution Plan (PEP), project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to ensure projects are delivered on time and within approved financial targets.
• Lead and coordinate directly with engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, and field personnel to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, quality, and safety expectations.
• Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure all company‑procured materials are ordered, tracked, and delivered to site in alignment with project schedules.
• Work with procurement to identify, negotiate, and execute purchase orders for long‑lead substation and high‑voltage equipment, including review and approval of associated invoices.
• Support procurement in identifying and soliciting subcontracting partners, conducting pre‑bid meetings, and facilitating subcontractor onboarding and training sessions.
• Serve as the primary interface with permitting authorities, maintaining professional relationships and ensuring ongoing compliance with permit conditions and mitigation requirements.
• Administer project prime and subcontractor contracts, including scope definition, change management, progress tracking, and documentation, escalating commercial or contractual risks as needed.
• Monitor project performance metrics and prepare accurate internal and client‑facing reports on schedule, cost, risk, and progress.
• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day point of contact for clients, maintaining professional relationships and proactively addressing issues to support customer satisfaction.
• Support estimating, proposal development, and project handoff activities by providing field‑informed input on scope, sequencing, risks, and execution strategies.
• Ensure project closeout activities are completed, including punch list completion, demobilization activities, documentation, financial reconciliation, lessons learned, and client acceptance.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience delivering high‑voltage electrical projects.
• Requires of 5+ years of experience supporting or managing high‑voltage electrical projects, including substation and/or transmission‑related work.
• Familiarity with HV substation construction, commissioning, testing, or turnover processes.
• Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors, and/or self-perform work.
• Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and cross‑functional execution teams.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical safety practices, construction sequencing, and project controls.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams, for project communication, reporting, and coordination.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 for development, maintenance, and progress tracking of project schedules.

Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Experience using enterprise project and cost management systems such as Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Viewpoint Team (or equivalent platforms).
• Experience working in an EPC, utility‑facing, or high‑voltage construction environment.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• This position is based in the Durham, NC office and is not a remote role. The HV Project Manager is expected to work on‑site at the Durham office with regular in‑person collaboration and travel to project sites as required to support project execution.
• Combination of office and field‑based work, including active construction and substation environments.
• Ability to travel occasionally to project sites, including remote locations.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods as required by project activities.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, and navigate uneven terrain in construction environments.
• Ability to wear the full complement of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)