Senior Manager, Substation Management

CyrusOne

Senior Manager overseeing electrical substation projects for CyrusOne. Planning and executing substation projects ensuring safety, budget, and timelines are met.

Posted 4/9/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for planning, contracting, executing, and closing electrical substation projects safely, on schedule, and within budget
Manage all phases of substation development, including selecting EPC vendors and contractors, engineering coordination, co-ordination with procurement team, construction, testing, and energization
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, utilities, contractors, and internal stakeholders for substation projects
Develop and manage relationships with (EPC) suppliers who can offer substation engineering, construction, and O&M services
Manage end-to-end delivery of substation projects (greenfield, brownfield, upgrades, expansions)
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts
Ensure compliance with scope, contract terms, and change management procedures
Lead project kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and closeout activities
Coordinate with engineering teams on substation design (HV/MV equipment, protection & control, civil/structural)
Review drawings, specifications, and technical submittals
Support equipment procurement including transformers, breakers, relays, steel, and control buildings
Oversee construction activities including site prep, foundations, steel erection, equipment installation, wiring, and testing
Coordinate subcontractors, inspectors, owners reps, owners engineers, and commissioning teams
Resolve field issues, RFIs, and constructability challenges
Provide turnkey solutions to Operations team for full hand off of substation projects
Work with Procurement team on identifying critical spare parts to inventory prior to operation turn over
Enforce site-specific safety plans and company safety policies
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NESC, and utility standards
Serve as primary client interface for schedule, cost, and technical matters
Prepare and present project status reports
Track project costs, labor, and productivity
Manage change orders, claims, and contract amendments
Support invoicing, cost-to-complete, and project closeout documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience managing electrical substation or transmission and distribution (T&D) projects
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience working with and managing major substation EPC companies
Strong understanding of substation construction, testing, and commissioning
Proven experience managing schedules, budgets, and subcontractors
Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, or similar)
Willingness to travel to project sites (25–50%+ depending on workload)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life and disability insurance
Access to mental health resources and employee assistance program
Competitive pay, performance bonus
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off and holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical substation managementproject schedulingbudget managementsubstation constructiontesting and commissioningengineering coordinationprocurement managementchange managementsafety complianceturnkey solutions

Soft Skills

client relationship managementleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingteam coordinationorganizational skillsnegotiationpresentation skillsstakeholder engagementconflict resolution

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementOSHA compliance certificationNFPA 70E certificationNESC compliance certification