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Project Director - Transmission and Substations

Solvenowinc · solvenowinc.com
HoustonHybridDirector15+ yrs
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Project director, transmission and substations.

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Found
34 d ago · posted 2026-10-03
Location
Houston, Texas

Full description

Responsibilities: • Lead and oversee complex project teams comprising global resources, multiple partners, and project managers to deliver high-quality transmission, distribution, and substation projects. • Manage a multimillion-dollar portfolio of EPC and services projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations, project scope, and organizational goals. • Build and maintain relationships with multiple clients, including the negotiation and finalization of high-value contracts exceeding $50 million in the energy utility space. • Oversee risk management processes for EPC transmission, distribution, and substation projects, addressing challenges proactively to ensure project success. • Act as a cultural leader, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment across diverse project teams. • Provide mentorship and supervision to project managers, contributing to their professional growth and ensuring high standards of project execution. • Drive business growth by identifying opportunities for repeat and new business, leading key negotiations with client executives. • Promote safety as a core value, ensuring adherence to safety protocols across all projects and encouraging a safety-first mindset among team members. • Interface with other Black & Veatch solutions, including BESS and private networks, to provide integrated services to clients and drive innovative energy solutions. • Travel to project and client sites as needed, with hybrid work flexibility when not traveling (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Qualifications: • Experience: • 15+ years of relevant industry experience, including at least one of the following: • 5+ years as a Senior Project Manager for an EPC firm focusing on transmission, distribution, or substations (overhead, underground, or HV). • 5+ years in a leadership role for EPC T&D/Substation projects with direct accountability. • 5+ years in a project leadership role in utility-scale T&D/Substation construction and/or design. • Proven experience negotiating high-value contracts ($50M+). • Experience managing construction teams directly in direct-hire and/or subcontract environments. • Expertise in risk management for EPC T&D/Substation projects. • In-depth knowledge of the utility-scale T&D/Substation market. • Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience. • Skills: • Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a focus on team and culture building. • Excellent negotiation, client relationship management, and communication skills. • Proficiency in managing complex projects with diverse risks and stakeholders. • Additional Requirements: • Ability to complete pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records reviews.

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