Substation Program Manager - Strategic & Delivery

Date:
May 16, 2026

Location:

Bloomington, MN, US Chicago, IL, US Denver, CO, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Job Title:

Substation Program Manager – Strategic Growth & Delivery

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Full‑time, Staff position;
No relocation eligible;
No visa sponsorship.

The Substation Program Manager – Strategic Growth & Delivery will support the continued expansion of our non‑utility substation business. This hybrid leadership position balances strategic growth initiatives (approx. 50%) with project management execution (approx. 50%). The role will lead initiatives to strengthen our substation solution, improve supply‑chain strategies, drive innovation, and execute complex EPC and services projects.

• Solution Growth & Strategic Leadership (≈50%)
  • Lead and support substation supply‑chain strategy, including:
    • Identifying and developing key vendor and OEM relationships
    • Streamlining pricing strategies and commercial alignment
    • Evaluating bulk purchasing opportunities to alleviate supply‑chain constraints
    • Identifying potential strategic partnerships aligned with business objectives
  • Support Artificial Intelligence Substation Tool pilots, coordination with stakeholders.
  • Develop and refine substation solution strategy in collaboration with Operations, Business Development, and other Solution Growth Leaders.
  • Support development of project execution plans and cost estimates for large, proposed EPC pursuits.
  • Develop business cases for adjacent or emerging substation solutions.
  • Support Operations in establishing and improving solution execution platforms, including processes, tools, templates, standards, and playbooks.
  • Identify capability and skill gaps required to successfully deliver substation solutions and collaborate with Operations to address them.
  • Support solution training, succession planning, and maintain accurate SME listings.
• Thought Leadership & Market Engagement
  • Serve as a technical and solution leader within the substation market.
  • Engage external communities including clients, vendors, and industry partners.
  • Present technical or solution‑focused topics at conferences and industry forums.
  • Contribute to thought leadership through presentations, articles, Q&Es, or white papers.
  • Support internal solution training and knowledge sharing.
• Business Development Support
  • Support BD activities aligned with substation growth strategy.
  • Collaborate with sellers and delivery teams to develop viable, client‑focused solutions.
  • Participate in proactive seller/doer efforts to identify and pursue new work.
  • Collaborate with other Solution Growth Leaders on combined or integrated offerings.
  • Develop and maintain key relationships with OEMs and strategic partners.
  • Maintain professional profiles and skills data in internal systems (e.g., Blueprint, Tempus).
• Project & Program Execution (≈50%)
  • Manage selected non‑utility substation EPC and services projects from contract execution through closeout and commercial operation.
  • Own project financial performance, including cost control, earned value, and margin protection.
  • Develop and execute project delivery strategies, schedules, and execution plans.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction to resolve design, schedule, material, and change management issues.
  • Manage project risks, safety, quality, and compliance.
  • Lead commercial recovery and claims management when required.
  • Serve as key escalation point and advisor on project health for leadership.
  • Apply quality management and control procedures consistently across projects.
• Management Responsibilities
  • Act as a project manager and manage a project team as required.

• 10+ years of industry experience including high‑voltage, medium‑voltage, and low‑voltage substations.
• Experience in multiple phases of project execution.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• PE, P.Eng or equivalent professional license.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background checks, drug screen, etc.).

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered…