Construction Project Director

Saulsbury

. Serve as the senior leader responsible for construction execution of the High Voltage portfolio of Substation and Transmission projects .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeOdessa • Texas • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing high voltage substation and transmission construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion while leading and developing construction teams. Proficient in project controls, cost management, and fostering long-term client relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

15+ Years Managing Substation Construction Projects10+ Years Energizing HV ProjectsConstruction Or Engineering DegreeProject Management ActivitiesStrong Verbal And Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ControlsCost ManagementSchedulingRisk ManagementEstimatingProgress TrackingConstructability ReviewsDocument ControlSubcontract ManagementP6 Schedules

Soft Skills

Team MotivationLeadershipSelf-MotivationAbility To Work Under PressureStrong Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

High VoltageSubstation ProjectsConstruction ExecutionSafety StandardsQuality StandardsClient SatisfactionContinuous ImprovementOrganizational ImprovementBid SupportResource Allocation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior leader responsible for construction execution of the High Voltage portfolio of Substation and Transmission projects
Provide senior-level leadership and oversight across multiple projects
Oversee Construction Managers and Superintendents within the portfolio
Assume responsibility for profitable, well-constructed, safe, and timely project completion
Provide direction, support, and management escalation for construction teams
Establish expectations for execution, safety, quality, productivity, and accountability
Provide bid support for substation projects
Lead, mentor, and develop construction teams
Determine cost-effective construction methods and use of personnel, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
Coordinate with internal departments across multiple work disciplines
Develop long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities
Promote and enforce safety and quality standards
Ensure management is fully informed of project issues
Intervene and provide leadership on critical project challenges and recovery efforts
Oversee project controls, planning, cost management, estimating, takeoffs, progress tracking, reporting, scheduling, and change/risk management
Represent the company at project meetings
Support scheduling, material management, and cost management
Provide constructability reviews and feedback to Engineering teams during design
Lead organizational improvement and best-practice implementation
Participate in continuous improvement teams
Ensure financial, operational, and client satisfaction objectives
Oversee project health, risk management, resource allocation, and executive reporting
Ensure consistency in project controls, reporting, forecasting, and execution methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years’ experience managing substation related construction projects
10+ years of experience with energizing and placing HV projects in service
Construction or Engineering Degree Required
Engineering experience preferred
Up to 75% travel may be required
Understanding of project plans, specifications, drawings, P6 schedules, contracts, subcontract management, purchase orders, document control, submittals, and other project management activities
Ability to manage and motivate a team of professionals across multiple disciplines
Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and teams
Self-motivated with skills to motivate others
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills
Ability to stand for extended periods, walk the property and laydown yards, and carry up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment consideration regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, or veteran status