Project Manager – Electrical Substation Construction

Location: Northern Indiana<\/span>
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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.<\/span>
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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.<\/span>
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Responsibilities<\/span>
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• Manage full project lifecycle for electrical substation construction from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout<\/span>
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• Oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and execution of substation scopes<\/span>
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• Coordinate with utilities, engineers, EPC contractors, and construction teams<\/span>
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• Manage high -voltage equipment installation including transformers, switchgear, breakers, protection systems, and associated infrastructure<\/span>
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• Oversee civil, structural, and electrical interface scopes within the substation footprint<\/span>
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• Ensure compliance with utility standards, electrical codes, and safety requirements<\/span>
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• Lead project meetings and provide regular reporting to stakeholders and client representatives<\/span>
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• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract administration<\/span>
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• Support commissioning, testing, energization, and system startup activities<\/span>
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• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and budget performance<\/span>
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• Coordinate closely with data center power requirements and utility interconnection teams<\/span>
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  Qualifications<\/span>
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  • 5–10+ years of experience in electrical construction or utility infrastructure projects<\/span>
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  • Strong experience with electrical substations, transmission, or distribution systems<\/span>
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  • Knowledge of high -voltage systems, protection & control, and power distribution infrastructure<\/span>
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  • Experience managing EPC contractors, utility companies, and multidisciplinary project teams<\/span>
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  • Strong understanding of construction scheduling, cost control, and project management principles<\/span>
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  • Familiarity with commissioning and energization processes for substation projects<\/span>
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  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills<\/span>
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  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred<\/span>
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    Preferred Backgrounds<\/span>
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    Candidates may come from utility companies, EPC contractors, electrical contractors, or infrastructure firms delivering high -voltage transmission and substation projects.<\/span>
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    Experience supporting data centers, mission -critical facilities, or large industrial power systems is highly desirable.<\/span>
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    What We’re Looking For<\/span>
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    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.<\/span>
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    This is a high -impact role supporting a major data center power program with strong long -term career growth potential.<\/span>
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