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Substation Project Manager (Owners Representative) - Houston, TX

KALCON
Houston, USA
Manager · 7+ years experience
Onsite
$140,000 — $200,000 USD
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
  • 7-10+ years of experience managing and delivering high-voltage substation, transmission, utility, power generation, industrial, mission-critical, or data center infrastructure projects
  • Demonstrated experience serving in a Project Manager, Owner's Representative, Construction Manager, EPC, or utility project leadership role
  • Strong understanding of high-voltage power systems, including substations, switchyards, utility interconnections, and transmission infrastructure
  • stakeholder communications
  • Familiarity with substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, protection relays, switchgear, buswork, and transmission line components
  • Working knowledge of applicable industry standards and codes including IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NFPA, and OSHA
  • Ability to read, interpret, and review engineering drawings, specifications, schedules, and electrical schematics
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Experience working in active construction and commissioning environments
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software; Primavera P6 experience preferred
  • PMP, CCM, PE, or similar professional certification preferred
  • Serve as the Owner's Representative overseeing the successful planning, execution, and delivery of high-voltage substation and utility infrastructure projects supporting data center developments
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and risk throughout the project lifecycle
  • Lead coordination efforts among utility providers, design consultants, contractors, commissioning teams, vendors, and client stakeholders
  • Monitor project progress against established milestones and develop mitigation strategies to address schedule or budget impacts
  • Facilitate project meetings and provide executive-level reporting on project status, risks, procurement activities, construction progress, commissioning readiness, and key project metrics
  • Review contractor schedules and support validation of critical path activities, construction sequencing, and recovery plans
  • Oversee contractor performance and hold project teams accountable to contractual obligations, project milestones, and quality expectations
  • Coordinate utility interconnection activities, outage planning, permitting requirements, energization milestones, and regulatory compliance efforts
  • Review and validate engineering drawings, technical specifications, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and design modifications for compliance with project requirements and design intent
  • Support procurement efforts by coordinating long-lead equipment activities, vendor deliverables, factory testing, and equipment delivery schedules
  • Perform regular site visits to monitor construction progress, verify installation quality, identify risks, and ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards
  • Support testing, commissioning, energization, startup, and turnover activities for high-voltage electrical systems
  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize impacts to project objectives
  • Maintain accurate project documentation including meeting minutes, action logs, schedules, budgets, risk registers, RFIs, change orders, and project reports
  • Provide leadership in resolving technical, commercial, and construction-related issues in collaboration with project stakeholders
  • Support operational readiness and project turnover activities to ensure successful transition from construction to operations
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
  • 15 days of paid time off
  • 8 paid National Holidays
  • Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications
  • List of all Educational Achievements
  • List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
  • List of Awards Received
  • Name & Contact Information of the firm or agency
  • Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
  • Positions Held
  • At KALCON we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every individual is respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicant and employees will receive consideration for employment as we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and the innovation behind the exceptional projects we deliver. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and thrive. Our hiring and employment practices are guided by principles of fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.
  • Salary Range
  • $140,000 — $200,000 USD

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the Owner's Representative overseeing the successful planning, execution, and delivery of high-voltage substation and utility infrastructure projects supporting data center developments
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and risk throughout the project lifecycle
  • Lead coordination efforts among utility providers, design consultants, contractors, commissioning teams, vendors, and client stakeholders
  • Monitor project progress against established milestones and develop mitigation strategies to address schedule or budget impacts
  • Facilitate project meetings and provide executive-level reporting on project status, risks, procurement activities, construction progress, commissioning readiness, and key project metrics
  • Review contractor schedules and support validation of critical path activities, construction sequencing, and recovery plans
  • Oversee contractor performance and hold project teams accountable to contractual obligations, project milestones, and quality expectations
  • Coordinate utility interconnection activities, outage planning, permitting requirements, energization milestones, and regulatory compliance efforts
  • Review and validate engineering drawings, technical specifications, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and design modifications for compliance with project requirements and design intent
  • Support procurement efforts by coordinating long-lead equipment activities, vendor deliverables, factory testing, and equipment delivery schedules
  • Perform regular site visits to monitor construction progress, verify installation quality, identify risks, and ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards
  • Support testing, commissioning, energization, startup, and turnover activities for high-voltage electrical systems
  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize impacts to project objectives
  • Maintain accurate project documentation including meeting minutes, action logs, schedules, budgets, risk registers, RFIs, change orders, and project reports
  • Provide leadership in resolving technical, commercial, and construction-related issues in collaboration with project stakeholders
  • Support operational readiness and project turnover activities to ensure successful transition from construction to operations
  • Benefits Offered:
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
  • 15 days of paid time off
  • 8 paid National Holidays
  • Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications
  • Submission Requirements:
  • At a minimum, the candidate’s professional resume must include the following:
  • List of all Educational Achievements
  • List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
  • List of Awards Received
  • Detailed Employment History with each company including:
  • Name & Contact Information of the firm or agency
  • Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
  • Positions Held
  • At KALCON we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every individual is respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicant and employees will receive consideration for employment as we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and the innovation behind the exceptional projects we deliver. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and thrive. Our hiring and employment practices are guided by principles of fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.
  • Salary Range
  • $140,000 — $200,000 USD

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software; Primavera P6 experience preferred
  • PMP, CCM, PE, or similar professional certification preferred

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