We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager / Projects Director to lead the delivery of our substation construction portfolio, spanning greenfield builds, brownfield upgrades, and AIS/GIS installations across (transmission/distribution) voltage levels. This is a senior leadership role responsible for operational delivery, commercial performance, and team leadership across all active substation projects.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Own end-to-end delivery of all substation projects — from contract award through construction, testing/commissioning, and handover
- Set and enforce project execution standards, schedules, and quality benchmarks across the project portfolio
- Act as the escalation point for project risks, delays, and technical/commercial disputes
- Drive standardization of project controls, reporting, and execution methodology across sites.
Substation Project Management
- Provide hands‑on oversight of substation-specific execution: civil works, structural steel, equipment installation (transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, protection & control panels), cabling, testing, and commissioning
- Ensure compliance with relevant grid codes, utility specifications, and safety/regulatory standards (e.g., IEC/IEEE, local utility/TSO requirements)
- Manage interfaces with clients, utilities, EPC partners, and equipment OEMs
- Oversee scheduling and resourcing across concurrent substation projects to avoid conflicts and delays
P&L and Commercial Management
- Full ownership of the operations P&L — revenue, cost, margin, and cash flow across the project portfolio
- Review and approve project budgets, cost forecasts, and variance analyses
- Partner with commercial/finance teams on contract terms, change orders, claims, and margin protection
- Identify cost overruns early and implement corrective action plansReport portfolio financial performance to executive leadership on a regular cadence
- Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Site Managers, and engineering staff
- Build a high-performing operations team; manage hiring, performance, and succession planning
- Foster a strong safety culture across all sites (HSE ownership).
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as senior client-facing representative for major accounts and utility relationships
- Manage relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies
- Support business development with technical/commercial input on new bids and tenders
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master's/MBA a plus)
- 15+ years in construction/EPC, with a minimum of 8-10 years specifically in substation project management.
- Demonstrated ownership of P&L — budgeting, cost control, margin management, and financial reporting at a project or portfolio level
- Proven track record managing multiple concurrent substation projects from award to energization
- Strong working knowledge of substation equipment, testing/commissioning procedures, and applicable codes/standards
- Experience managing client, utility, and regulatory relationships
- Strong leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, construction, commercial).
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
- Experience with EPC or turnkey substation contracts
- Familiarity with contract types (FIDIC, NEC, lump-sum, cost-plus) and claims management
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