Project Manager

🏗️ GridTech Power — Project Manager Job Description

🏢 About GridTech Power

GridTech Power is a growing leader in the construction of Power Substations, Switchyards, and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Facilities across the United States. We are committed to powering the future through safe, high-quality, and innovative construction solutions. At GridTech, we invest in our people — offering career development, hands-on training, and advancement opportunities that allow our construction professionals to continuously grow.

📌 Position Overview

Title: Project Manager Type: Full-Time Location: Garner, NC (with travel to project sites throughout the United States)

GridTech Power is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead and oversee construction management activities for Power Substations, Switchyards, and Battery Energy Storage Facilities nationwide. This is an exciting opportunity for a construction professional to take ownership of impactful projects while growing within a dynamic and supportive organization.

🎯 Role Summary

The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of multiple simultaneous projects , ensuring alignment with GridTech's standards in safety, quality, schedule, and budget . This role requires a hands-on professional who thrives in both office and field environments and can effectively manage contracts, procurement, subcontractors, and client relationships from project initiation through closeout.

📋 Key Responsibilities

🔒 Safety & Compliance

• Partner with the Safety Manager to enforce and uphold GridTech's safety policies and procedures on all active projects
• Ensure all projects are implemented in accordance with GridTech guidelines, client contracts, and applicable local and federal regulations

📡 Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as a primary representative of GridTech, maintaining constant coordination and professional communication with client Project Managers and third parties
• Interface with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution
• Assist in the preparation and review of project proposals

📦 Procurement & Material Management

• Oversee procurement of equipment and materials required for project execution
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials
• Manage tracking and accountability of materials, tools, and equipment across all active projects

📅 Scheduling & Planning

• Develop, maintain, and track project schedules across multiple simultaneous projects
• Verify constructability, ensure proper resource allocations, and proactively resolve field issues
• Review and monitor budget, schedule, quality, risk trackers, and contingency allocations

🔄 Change & Contract Management

• Identify, track, and communicate all contract changes back to client Project Managers
• Manage subcontract administration and project closeout activities
• Supervise and coordinate cross-functional activities including safety programs, engineering, construction, budget management, and scheduling

📊 Reporting

• Provide accurate and timely daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports to internal and external stakeholders

🔧 General

• Perform routine project management tasks including craft onboarding and management
• Travel to new projects, between project sites, or to meetings as required — sometimes on short notice
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

🎓 Preferred Background

We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• 🏫 College graduates with a degree emphasis in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business who are eager to build a career in construction and project management
• 👷 Experienced field professionals with hands-on experience in the construction of Substations, Switchyards, BESS yards, or general construction who are ready to take the next step beyond the Foreman or Superintendent level

✅ Required Skills & Qualifications

• 🚗 Valid Driver's License with the ability to drive throughout the United States
• ✈️ Ability to fly throughout the continental U.S. as needed
• 💬 Strong communication skills — written and verbal — with clients, team members, and third parties
• 🗂️ Excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities across multiple active projects
• 🔗 Strong coordination and logistics capabilities
• 💻 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite — Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• 📆 Solid understanding of scheduling and project planning principles
• 🧠 Demonstrated problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments

⭐ Desirable Skills (Not Required)

• Knowledge of typical construction means and methods
• Familiarity with Construction/Project Management best practices and methodologies
• Experience managing direct-hire craft labor
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills

🏗️ Working Environment & Physical Requirements

This role involves working in active construction environments. Candidates must be able to:

• 💪 Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• 🚶 Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, and walk long distances on uneven and confined terrain
• 👀 See and hear naturally or with correction
• 🌡️ Work in extreme temperatures and varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, dust)
• 💡 Perform duties in bright or low-lighting conditions
• 🔊 Work in environments with elevated noise levels
• 🖐️ Perform repetitive hand movements and operate tools and controls as required
• 🔄 Maintain full range of motion consistent with job duty requirements

🌟 Why GridTech Power?

• 📈 Career Growth — We are committed to your professional development and advancement
• 🤝 Collaborative Culture — Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment
• 🔋 Meaningful Work — Play a direct role in building the energy infrastructure of tomorrow
• 🛠️ Hands-On Impact — Be part of projects that matter, from start to finish