Sr Project Manager - Substations

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Haves:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred). 8-10+ years of Project Management experience Direct ownership of high-voltage substation construction projects AIS and/or GIS substation project experience EPC project delivery experience Experience with transmission infrastructure and substations under 500kV Strong forecasting, budgeting, financial management, and resource planning experience Direct decision-making authority on projects (not heavily layered within organizations) Strong client-facing communication and executive stakeholder management skills Strong English verbal and written communication Experience managing engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams Ability to discuss fundamentals of Protection & Control systems Ability to speak to market volatility and supply chain impacts for substation equipment

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Plusses:

PMP Certification Utility industry experience Experience with ACCC/ASCR conductor cable projects Utility transmission and distribution project background Startup or high-growth environment experience

Job Description

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a growing utility infrastructure client supporting high-voltage AIS and GIS substation projects. This individual will take full ownership of EPC project execution from initiation through closeout, leading cross-functional teams while managing client relationships, budgets, schedules, and project forecasting. The ideal candidate has extensive experience delivering utility transmission and substation projects, possesses strong commercial acumen, and thrives in fast-paced environments where accountability and direct project ownership are expected. Candidates should be prepared to speak in depth about substation construction, project decision-making responsibilities, risk management, and lessons learned from complex project challenges.

Day-to-Day:

Lead AIS/GIS EPC substation projects from kickoff through closeout Manage budgets, schedules, forecasts, and resource allocation Serve as primary client contact Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams Drive project accountability and decision-making Monitor project profitability and financial performance Identify and mitigate project risks Provide executive project reporting and stakeholder updates Ensure compliance with safety and EPC standards Manage multiple concurrent substation projects