Gables Search Group
Our growing Power Delivery team is looking for a
Project Manager
(and Assistant Project Manager candidates) to join our
Phoenix, Arizona
office. This role will focus on managing
substation design projects
ranging from 12-kV to 500-kV, including brownfield sites, switching stations, and renewable interconnections.
This is a leadership-focused role for someone with a strong engineering background, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage complex projects from concept through closeout. You will work directly with clients, subcontractors, internal teams, and regulatory agencies to ensure safe, timely, and profitable project execution. Key Responsibilities
Manage full lifecycle of substation projects: planning, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout. Develop and oversee
project budgets, schedules, scopes, and deliverables . Serve as the
primary point of contact
with clients for project updates, strategic planning, and issue resolution. Lead site mobilization and demobilization planning and support construction managers in implementation. Prepare RFPs, scopes of work, and bid packages; support vendor selection and contract negotiation. Oversee project documentation, permitting, quality control, safety compliance, and field audits. Support coordination of project teams and disciplines including engineering, procurement, construction, and controls. Ensure timely reporting on project performance, cost tracking, procurement issues, and risks. Maintain accurate invoicing, change management documentation, and project closeout materials. Support ongoing client relationships and help foster future business opportunities. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in
Engineering
from an accredited institution. Minimum
7 years
of experience in
high-voltage substation (physical and P&C)
projects. Minimum
3 years
of direct
project management experience . Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience working with public, utility, and government clients on large-scale infrastructure projects. Must be willing to travel up to
15%
as needed. Valid driver's license and ability to meet the company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
Project Manager
(and Assistant Project Manager candidates) to join our
Phoenix, Arizona
office. This role will focus on managing
substation design projects
ranging from 12-kV to 500-kV, including brownfield sites, switching stations, and renewable interconnections.
This is a leadership-focused role for someone with a strong engineering background, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage complex projects from concept through closeout. You will work directly with clients, subcontractors, internal teams, and regulatory agencies to ensure safe, timely, and profitable project execution. Key Responsibilities
Manage full lifecycle of substation projects: planning, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout. Develop and oversee
project budgets, schedules, scopes, and deliverables . Serve as the
primary point of contact
with clients for project updates, strategic planning, and issue resolution. Lead site mobilization and demobilization planning and support construction managers in implementation. Prepare RFPs, scopes of work, and bid packages; support vendor selection and contract negotiation. Oversee project documentation, permitting, quality control, safety compliance, and field audits. Support coordination of project teams and disciplines including engineering, procurement, construction, and controls. Ensure timely reporting on project performance, cost tracking, procurement issues, and risks. Maintain accurate invoicing, change management documentation, and project closeout materials. Support ongoing client relationships and help foster future business opportunities. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in
Engineering
from an accredited institution. Minimum
7 years
of experience in
high-voltage substation (physical and P&C)
projects. Minimum
3 years
of direct
project management experience . Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience working with public, utility, and government clients on large-scale infrastructure projects. Must be willing to travel up to
15%
as needed. Valid driver's license and ability to meet the company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.