Substation Design Execution Project Manager

AECOM is seeking a skilled and experienced Substation Design Execution Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will act as the Owner’s Representative/Project Manager, overseeing the design and pre-construction phases of high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) electrical substations for large hyperscale data centers across North America. You will manage the design process from the substation basis of design stage through the issuance of construction drawings, ensuring seamless coordination between internal and external stakeholders.

This position requires a strong understanding of HV/MV substation design, electrical equipment and system modeling, and construction processes. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to lead matrixed design teams and manage client-approved engineering consultants.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects for hyperscale data centers while collaborating with industry-leading professionals. Join us in shaping the future of critical infrastructure design and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and author detailed scopes of work for substation design and/or design-build contracts, securing alignment with internal stakeholders.

• Lead the proposal review process, issue contracts, and administer contract awards.

• Facilitate planning and kickoff meetings to ensure alignment among all project stakeholders.

• Oversee the design process, including conducting "page-turn design reviews" and equipment fabrication reviews at key project milestones (30%, 60%, and 100% design completion).

• Manage external design service providers and internal teams to create a shared execution plan for substation projects.

• Provide oversight of construction administration services delivered by external design teams to support construction activities.

• Ensure compliance with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

DCS—Energy
AECOM’s Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, oil and gas, nuclear, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture – and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter – allows us to deliver holistic solutions that improve and modernize generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, advisors, and project managers who advance energy solution and infrastructure to meet our varied Clients needs.