Associate Project Manager, High Voltage

Role overview

Manage construction of utility-scale high-voltage facilities for energy storage projects, from notice to proceed through commissioning, energization, and commercial operation. The role coordinates contractors, equipment suppliers, technical teams, and internal stakeholders while keeping delivery safe, on schedule, within budget, and ready for operational handover.

Responsibilities

- Oversee construction of substations and transmission lines, including civil works, foundations, steel erection, high-voltage equipment installation, and balance-of-plant integration. - Manage engineering, procurement, and construction partners and equipment suppliers, tracking contract scope, technical submittals, changes, milestones, and deliveries. - Coordinate commissioning and engineering teams through energization, performance testing, grid integration, and market participation readiness. - Work with transmission owners and grid operators on interconnection upgrades, SCADA and telemetry integration, and testing schedules. - Control budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and critical-path schedules; identify delivery risks and develop mitigation plans. - Enforce site safety and code requirements, coordinate internal teams and owner’s engineers, and transfer as-built records, warranties, and technical documentation to operations.

Requirements

- At least five years managing construction or projects for utility-scale energy storage or major industrial power facilities. - Experience as lead project manager or owner’s representative on at least two utility-scale high-voltage projects, from notice to proceed through energization and substantial completion or commercial operation. - Strong technical understanding of high-voltage substations and transmission lines, plus relevant codes and standards, including NERC, WECC, CAISO, CPUC, and IEEE requirements. - Working knowledge of EPC contracts, interconnection processes, and battery storage degradation and guarantee structures. - Proficiency with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project, document review tools, and productivity tools; able to report complex project information clearly. - Strong leadership, negotiation, stakeholder management, and attention to detail.

Nice to have

A bachelor’s degree in construction management, electrical or mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

Benefits and work setup

The listing gives total compensation of $150,000–$156,250, including base salary and bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid parental leave; retirement contributions; flexible time off; and monthly food and connectivity stipends.