Substation Project Manager, Construction

Job overview

The Substation Project Manager, Construction role is onsite in San Jose, CA. The posting lists a salary range of $124,000–$190,000 per year. The role supports substation construction projects that contribute to the reliability and growth of the West Coast power grid. The project manager oversees delivery from pre-construction planning and bidding through closeout, coordinating teams and clients while managing safety, quality, schedule, and profitability. Project planning and issue resolution help deliver infrastructure projects on time and within budget.

What you'll do

• Lead construction management for substation projects, typically valued at $5 million or less
• oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution
• ensure safety and regulatory compliance
• coordinate clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• manage labor, materials, and equipment
• monitor performance and address schedule or budget issues
• prepare progress reports and forecasts
• contribute to bids and cost estimates
• conduct site visits
• capture lessons learned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substation project manager

san jose ca

findtalent

construction management

substation construction

energy infrastructure

project budgeting

project scheduling

safety and compliance

$124k–$190k/year

site visits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a background in substation construction, switchyard builds, or BESS projects and 3+ years managing energy or infrastructure construction projects. A related bachelor’s degree is preferred; travel to project sites is required as needed.

About the employer

FindTalent is hiring for this role. Industry: Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.