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Project Manager - Substation (Lexington, KY)

Lexington, KY 40507

Posted: 01/12/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Project Management Job Number: 642529 Is job remote?: No

Job Description


Job Title: Project Manager - Substation 
Location: Lexington, KY
Contract length: Direct Hire
Pay: Per our internal policy, we do not share salary ranges externally. Compensation discussions are handled directly with qualified candidates during the interview process. You can assume market pay for these roles and our base and bonus compensation package will meet the requirements.

Project Manager - Substation Qualifications 
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited curriculum
  • Minimum of seven years of utility substation project experience with at least 3 years related project management experience.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
  • Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contracts on project-related matters
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to travel
  • Valid driver's license required
  • In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
Project Manager - Substation Description
  • Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations
  • Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout
  • Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs
  • Assist with internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues
  • Serve as primary point of contact with client regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support and schedule attainment
  • Manage all aspects of project communication
  • Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems and implement the project execution plan
  • Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines
  • Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support
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