Substation Manager
- Abilene, TX
- Contract
- Full-time
- Enforce and promote safety standards, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Perform walk downs, inspections, and quality audits to validate adherence to design and specifications.
- Manage budgets, schedules, contractor payment requests, and project documentation.
- Resolve construction challenges by applying technical knowledge and coordinating with EPC teams on RFIs and change orders.
- Oversee material procurement, take-offs, and logistics to support project execution.
- Support turnover and commissioning activities through project energization.
- Provide leadership and coaching to supervisors and staff, fostering open communication and team alignment.
- Strong knowledge of electrical schematics, mechanical, civil, and steel structural drawings.
- Understanding of substation construction, including foundations, drill piers, breaker pads, and containment pits.
- Proficiency in QA/QC practices and documentation management.
- Familiarity with project management tools, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Project).
- Ability to identify and mitigate construction hazards in high-voltage environments.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Experience managing substation or transmission construction projects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate teams in field construction settings.