CyrusOne

Senior Manager, Substation Management

CyrusOne

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dallas • Texas • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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