Senior Project Manager - Substation (Ohio / Illinois)

InfraRec is currently representing a confidential, billion-dollar electrical contractor with a rapidly expanding Substation Division seeking two Senior Project Managers — one in Ohio and one in Illinois.

This is a strategic growth hire within a division experiencing significant expansion across the Midwest. The organization offers the financial strength, backlog, and resources of a major national contractor, combined with the visibility and impact of joining a high-growth business unit.

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The Role

The Senior Project Manager will lead utility-scale substation construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, with full responsibility for execution, financial performance, and client relationships.

This individual will serve as a senior leader within the division, working directly with executive leadership and utility clients.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle management of substation construction projects (greenfield, brownfield, expansions, upgrades)

• Own project financials including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and reporting

• Manage schedules, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams

• Serve as primary point of contact for utility and industrial clients

• Support preconstruction, scope development, contract review, and risk mitigation

• Drive safety, quality, and performance standards

• Mentor Project Managers, Engineers, and field leadership

• Identify and support additional growth opportunities within existing accounts

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Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing electrical substation construction projects

• Strong background in utility T&D, substation EPC, or electrical contracting

• Demonstrated experience leading projects with significant revenue and complexity

• Strong financial management and cost control skills

• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple active projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred

• PMP certification a plus

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $140,000 – $175,000 (DOE)

• Performance-based bonus

• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)

• 401(k) with match

• Vehicle or vehicle allowance (if applicable)

• Strong internal advancement opportunities within a growing division