Area Manager-Substation
Required skills
- substation construction
- project management
- field crews
- utility operations
- safety protocols
- electrical engineering
- financial oversight
Nice to have
- district manager
- director level
- proposal development
- bid reviews
Role summary
The Substation Area Manager leads the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of substation infrastructure, ensuring operational excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance. This role involves managing substation teams, overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects, and providing technical guidance. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years of experience in construction or project management focused on substations, with proven leadership in managing field crews and a strong understanding of utility operations and safety protocols. A hands-on approach and field experience are essential.
Position Summary: The Substation Area Manager is responsible for leading the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of substation infrastructure. This role ensures operational excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance while supporting strategic business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead substation teams and oversee client operations.
- Manage all phases of substation projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
- Prepare and review labor studies and project cost estimates.
- Support proposal development and bid reviews for new substation work.
- Manage staffing levels and workforce allocation across the substation division.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical guidance on civil and electrical aspects of substation construction.
- Maintain strong field presence and support crews with practical, solution-oriented leadership.
- Collaborate with internal departments, customers, and regulatory agencies.
- Communicate project updates and resolve stakeholder concerns effectively.
- Promote continuous improvement and innovation across substation operations.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in construction or project management, with a focus on substations.
- Proven leadership in managing field crews and large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of utility processes, substation operations, and safety protocols.
- Field experience within substations, with a hands-on approach and career progression through operational roles.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and financial oversight.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred but not required; significant industry experience, demonstrated leadership, and technical expertise in substation construction may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Experience at the district manager or director level preferred.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.
Core Competencies:
- Safety-Driven
- Professional Presence
- Team Leadership
- Customer Focus
- Accountability
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Initiative
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-Union Company
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve based on organizational needs.
