Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

We are hiring a Project Manager to lead complex, high-voltage substation and grid integration projects that support the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Based in Raleigh, NC, this role owns end-to-end delivery of turnkey EPC programs from early planning through execution, commissioning, and phased energization. You will partner closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to deliver safe, on-schedule, on-budget outcomes for utility and industrial customers across North America.

What you will do

• Lead project planning, scheduling, and execution for substation and grid integration programs
• Define scope, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria aligned to customer expectations
• Manage budget, forecasting, cash flow, and overall financial performance
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and energization activities across internal teams and subcontractors
• Track performance using earned value management (EVM) and other project controls tools; drive corrective actions when needed
• Support contract administration, change management, and risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Provide clear, timely project reporting and stakeholder communications to customers, leadership, and delivery partners
• Contribute to continuous improvement across project delivery processes and lessons learned

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of project management experience delivering complex programs
• Experience leading large-scale EPC or EPCM projects (preferably substation, transmission/distribution, grid, power, or heavy industrial)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple scopes, subcontractors, and cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Strong capability in schedule control, cost management, and customer/stakeholder alignment
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred qualifications

• Utility substation, grid modernization, or renewables interconnection experience
• Experience with commissioning and energization planning in live-grid environments
• Working knowledge of project controls and EVM; familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Background with Tier-1 EPC contractors and/or owner’s engineer organizations
• Strong contract/change order experience and risk management skills

Work location

• Raleigh, NC (with travel to project sites as needed)