Substation Manager at Southern Electric Corporation (SEC)

About Us

Southern Electric Corporation a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is an electrical utility contractor specializing in the construction of high-voltage transmission lines, underground, and distribution lines as well as providing emergency restoration services.  A proven leader in the industry since 1985, SEC has earned a reputation of providing superior work with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and safety.  We currently manage over 100 crews and nearly 2,000 pieces of late model equipment.  Customers include investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, and municipalities throughout our work footprint.  Our team is our family.  We are 100% committed to the safety of our team members and providing industry leading training.  We believe we can be the last job you ever want to apply for.  Call us family!

About this Role

• Lead day-to-day construction operations for substation projects from mobilization through project closeout.
• Manage field teams, subcontractors, superintendents, inspectors, and project personnel to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, engineering drawings, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Champion a proactive safety culture by enforcing company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and client-specific safety programs.
• Monitor project schedules, productivity, costs, and resource allocation to achieve project milestones and financial objectives.
• Collaborate closely with project management, engineering, procurement, environmental, and quality teams to resolve field issues and maintain project momentum.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Identify construction risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize delays and cost impacts.
• Lead construction planning meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and client progress reviews.
• Manage change orders, field documentation, daily reports, and construction records.
• Support commissioning activities and project turnover while ensuring a seamless transition to the client.
• Foster positive relationships with utility clients, regulatory agencies, landowners, and local stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day construction operations for substation projects from mobilization through project closeout.
• Manage field teams, subcontractors, superintendents, inspectors, and project personnel to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, engineering drawings, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Champion a proactive safety culture by enforcing company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and client-specific safety programs.
• Monitor project schedules, productivity, costs, and resource allocation to achieve project milestones and financial objectives.
• Collaborate closely with project management, engineering, procurement, environmental, and quality teams to resolve field issues and maintain project momentum.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Identify construction risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize delays and cost impacts.
• Lead construction planning meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and client progress reviews.
• Manage change orders, field documentation, daily reports, and construction records.
• Support commissioning activities and project turnover while ensuring a seamless transition to the client.
• Foster positive relationships with utility clients, regulatory agencies, landowners, and local stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects for investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, or municipal utilities.
• Background working on transmission projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV.
• Experience with EPC project delivery and utility infrastructure construction.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, or similar construction management software.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety credentials.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive substation construction experience within the electrical utility or heavy civil construction industry.
• Extensive experience managing substation construction projects.
• Strong understanding of transmission systems, substations, foundations, structural steel erection, electrical installation, and utility construction practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and large field teams simultaneously.
• Proven knowledge of construction scheduling, project controls, budgeting, and cost management.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, utility safety standards, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction contracts.
• Willingness to travel throughout South East based on project assignments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.