Substation Construction Manager

Substation Construction Manager - Texas (Travel Required)

We are actively seeking an experienced Substation Construction Manager to lead the field execution of high-voltage substation projects across Texas. This role is responsible for driving safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery from mobilization through commissioning in an EPC environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site construction activities for HV substation and switchyard projects

• Manage subcontractors, craft labor, and field staff to meet schedule and productivity targets

• Oversee site safety, QA/QC, and environmental compliance

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project management teams to ensure material readiness and drawing alignment

• Drive look-ahead planning, schedule recovery, and cost control

• Serve as the primary site interface with the client, utility, and inspectors

• Support commissioning, energization, and project closeout

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-voltage substation construction projects

• Strong background in T&D / power delivery in an EPC environment

• Demonstrated success leading field execution, subcontractors, and safety programs

• Ability to manage budget, schedule, and project reporting

• Willingness to travel to project sites across Texas

Preferred / Plus Experience

• Utility-scale solar (substation or BOP scope)

• Transmission line or distribution projects

• Data center or mission critical power infrastructure

• Combined cycle or other power generation projects

• Experience with energization and commissioning activities

What's Offered

• Competitive base compensation

• Per diem / travel package

• Long-term project pipeline

• Opportunity to lead critical HV infrastructure builds

Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.