Substation Project Manager

Hatzel & Buehler is seeking an experienced Substation Project Manager to oversee electrical substation construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The ideal candidate will have experience managing medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved. This position requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and the ability to effectively communicate with customers, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple substation construction projects simultaneously.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and manpower plans.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and regular progress meetings with customers and project teams.
• Review contracts, specifications, drawings, and project requirements.
• Prepare and negotiate change orders.
• Monitor project costs and maintain profitability.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and equipment procurement.
• Coordinate material deliveries and long-lead equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, company safety policies, and customer requirements.
• Work closely with field supervision to resolve technical and construction issues.
• Track project progress and provide regular financial and operational reporting.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Support estimating efforts and preconstruction activities as needed.
• Ensure timely project closeout, including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and final documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• Equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5+ years of project management experience in electrical substations, utility, or medium/high-voltage construction.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Electrical substations
  • Medium- and high-voltage systems
  • Relay and protection systems
  • Power distribution
  • Civil and structural coordination
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with project scheduling software (Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EPC or utility substation projects.
• PMP Certification (preferred but not required).
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Knowledge of NECA, NESC, NEC, and utility standards.

Work Environment: 

• This job is fully in person, on site.

Salary:

• $115k-150k DOE

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

HATZEL & BUEHLER provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements,  HATZEL & BUEHLER complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. HATZEL & BUEHLER expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of HATZEL & BUEHLER’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.