Substation Project Manager

Job Title

Substation Project Manager

Regular

United States - Nationwide

Lead multi‑discipline engineering teams delivering critical substation programs and projects for utility and mission‑critical clients across the United States. Key duties include:

• Managing substation engineering projects from early concept through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning, including breaker and transformer replacements, bay additions, and protection relay upgrades.
• Defining scope, schedule, staffing, and cost for proposals, partnering with sales to produce compliant, competitive submissions.
• Directing multi‑discipline teams (physical, P&C, civil/structural) and coordinating compliance deliverables to meet quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Overseeing quality, risk, schedule, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentoring and leading project teams, providing guidance, review, and ensuring adherence to discipline and quality standards.
• Serving as the primary client contact and liaison during project execution to deliver a superior client experience.
• Applying engineering expertise and innovative problem‑solving to address complex challenges.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 10 years of related experience.
• PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list).
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Experience with design‑build and/or EPC project delivery, including procurement coordination, construction oversight, and commissioning/turnover support.
• Portfolio‑level substation program planning and execution experience (e.g., multi‑site capital programs).
• Data center/misson‑critical substation experience under accelerated schedules.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred (discipline aligned to project needs).
• Additional credentials such as CCM, DBIA, or mission‑critical commissioning certifications are a plus.

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or other characteristics protected by law.