Associate Project Manager, High Voltage

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily construction activities for 500kV substation and transmission line facilities.

• Manage site civil works, including pad foundations, steel erection, high-voltage electrical equipment installation, integration of owner-furnished equipment, and overall balance-of-plant integration through Mechanical Completion, energization, and Commercial Operation Date (COD).

• Supervise EPC partners and equipment OEMs, focusing on contractual scope, milestones, technical submissions, change orders, and equipment delivery timelines.

• Assist in commissioning, initial energization, capacity and efficiency testing, grid integration, and participation in the commercial market.

• Coordinate interconnection facility enhancements, SCADA/telemetry integration, and testing schedules with the Transmission Owner, ISO/RTO, and engineering teams.

• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, cash flows, and critical path scheduling.

• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Transition completed substations and transmission lines, as-built documentation, warranties, and technical materials to Operations & Maintenance and Asset Management teams.

• Ensure adherence to site-specific safety plans and local environmental permitting standards.

• Collaborate with internal cross-functional stakeholders and Owner’s Engineers.

• Review Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and Issued for Construction (IFC) packages.

• Mentor associate project managers.

• Provide progress updates to executive leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction management or project management within utility-scale energy storage (BESS) or significant industrial power projects.

• Demonstrated experience as Lead Project Manager or Owner’s Representative on at least two utility-scale high voltage construction projects from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through energization and substantial completion/COD.

• In-depth technical knowledge of 500kV substation and transmission line design.

• Familiarity with CBC, NERC, WECC, CAISO, CPUC, and IEEE regulations.

• Comprehensive understanding of EPC contracts, interconnection procedures, and BESS degradation/guarantee frameworks.

• Advanced skills in Google Workspace, Slack, Bluebeam, and scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.

• Capability to convert complex construction and technical information into clear reports for executive stakeholders.

• Outstanding leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive premium coverage for you and your dependents for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Two company-wide breaks each year (Fourth of July and end of year).

• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6 weeks for birth parents.

• Family planning assistance through Maven.

• Complimentary access to Spring Health, offering 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions.

• Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation support through Wellhub+.

• 3% non-elective employer contribution to 401k or RRSP plans.

• $150 monthly food stipend.

• $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet expenses.

• Pet insurance coverage.

• Complete home office setup.

• Free access to UrbanSitter, with $625 in quarterly paid company credits.

• Wellhub+ membership.

• Perkspot access.

• One Medical membership.