HV Construction Project Director

Saulsbury

. Assume responsibility for construction of a portfolio of Substation and Transmission projects .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeOdessa • Texas • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing substation and transmission construction projects, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and cost-effective execution. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, enforce best practices, and ensure client satisfaction while managing project controls and risk.

Highest-signal resume keywords

15+ Years Managing Substation ProjectsHV Project Energizing ExperienceConstruction Or Engineering DegreeProject Management Activities UnderstandingStrong Verbal And Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ControlsCost ManagementEstimatingSchedulingRisk ManagementDocument ControlSubcontract ManagementConstructability ReviewsProgress TrackingChange Management

Soft Skills

Team MotivationPressure ManagementSelf-MotivationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

P6 Schedules

Industry Keywords

Substation ConstructionTransmission ProjectsSafety StandardsQuality StandardsBid SupportLong-Term PartnershipsContinuous Business Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assume responsibility for construction of a portfolio of Substation and Transmission projects
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 Construction Managers and Superintendents and develop construction teams
Determine cost-effective construction methods and use of personnel, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
Coordinate with internal departments supporting multiple work disciplines
Develop long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities
Promote and enforce safety and quality standards
Ensure management is informed of project issues
Lead critical project challenges and recovery efforts
Oversee project controls including planning, cost management, estimating, takeoffs, progress tracking, reporting, scheduling, and change/risk management
Represent the company at project meetings
Support project scheduling, material management, and cost management
Provide constructability reviews and feedback to Engineering teams during design
Enforce policies and processes and lead organizational improvement and best-practice implementation
Participate in continuous business 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 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 of time
Ability to walk the property and laydown yards
Ability to carry up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Up to 75% travel may be required