Senior Project Manager – High Voltage Substation

GE Vernova

Senior Project Manager responsible for execution of HV substation projects valued between $100M to $500M. Collaborating with teams globally while ensuring quality, cost, and safety standards.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeOakbrook Terrace • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,400 - $242,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading large HV substation projects, ensuring alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and customer requirements while maintaining strict adherence to EHS and Quality standards. Proven ability to manage project budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication effectively.

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HV Substation Project ManagementCustomer-Facing LeadershipCommercial Acumen and NegotiationCross-Functional Team LeadershipRisk Management and Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Project Execution PlanningBudget Tracking and Financial ReportingContractual Terms ManagementVariation Orders ManagementEngineering Release CoordinationHigh-Voltage Equipment ManagementSchedule Development and MaintenanceNCR ResolutionContingency Strategy DevelopmentFAT Planning

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationLeadership AbilitiesOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Abilities

Tools & Technologies

PMO ToolsProject Management TemplatesExecution Playbooks

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

High-Voltage Grid ProjectsEHS StandardsCustomer Relationship ManagementUtilitiesEPCs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end execution of large HV substation projects from contract award through engineering, manufacturing, FAT, delivery, installation, commissioning, and closeout
Serve as the primary customer-facing leader responsible for overall project performance, communication, and satisfaction
Translate customer requirements into detailed project execution plans; drive all internal stakeholders including engineering, factories, sourcing, and quality to meet contractual milestones
Develop and maintain the project schedule, ensuring alignment with factory loading, material availability, and customer milestones
Represent GRID in customer program governance involving multiple GE Vernova businesses (e.g., Gas Power, Grid, etc), ensuring alignment on schedules, interfaces, risks, and reporting
Work closely with the PCO team to ensure unified communication, consolidated risk management, and coordinated delivery of all GE scopes within the overall customer program
Responsible for project Contribution Margin, forecasting accuracy, and margin protection across the full lifecycle
Lead Variation Orders, scope changes, claims, and commercial negotiations with support from the Contract Manager and PMO
Track project budgets, commitments, and Estimate at Completion (EAC), ensuring timely financial reporting, variance mitigation, and adherence to financial targets with support from Project Control Team
Drive engineering release, design coordination, document approvals, and technical validation to enable timely Order Entry and factory slot allocation
Coordinate with multiple GE manufacturing locations to manage production follow-up, FAT planning, NCR resolution, and delivery priorities
Ensure early escalation to portfolio leadership when factory constraints or supply-chain risks impact customer schedules
Ensure strict adherence to EHS and Quality standards across all project activities, including FATs and site interfaces
Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, establish contingency strategies, and track trigger events throughout execution
Drive NCR resolution, corrective/preventive actions, and lessons learned across the portfolio
Build and maintain strategic customer relationships with utilities, EPCs, developers, and other project stakeholders
Provide transparent reporting, early escalation, and consistent communication to maintain alignment and trust
Lead customer meetings, milestone reviews, FATs, and project review sessions
Support tendering activities by validating schedules, costs, manufacturing lead times, and execution risks
Contribute to the deployment of standardized project management processes, PMO tools, templates, and execution playbooks across the project portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
Minimum 5+ years of experience executing HV substation or high-voltage grid projects
Proven ability to manage large projects involving factory-manufactured HV equipment (Transformers, GIS, Breakers, Controls)
Demonstrated experience in customer-facing project roles with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, and risk
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with experience in contractual terms, Variation Orders, and claims management
Ability to lead cross-functional teams (engineering, sourcing, factories, quality, contracts) without direct authority
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (~25%)
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off