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Project Manager 2-Substation

Pike Corporation


Job Location:

Mesa, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

Description

SUMMARY:

The Project Manager II is responsible for on-time delivery of all assigned projects ensuringquality workmanship to the client. Responsibility includes the efficient utilization of United Grid Solution resources to enhance the return on investment of these resources.

The primary responsibility of this role is to complete assigned projects within established scope schedule quality and cost parameters as agreed upon by the client and the company. The Project Manager II is responsible for day-to-day project operations and represents the company with clients ensuring safety protection of company assets and compliance with contractual requirements.

The Project Manager II works closely with internal and external project managers discipline engineers procurement project controls finance and business development personnel to support successful project performance. This role requires a strong foundation of technical and project management knowledge appropriate to the projects level of complexity and financial risk. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is recommended.

ESSENTIALDUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is subject to supervision of progress and results. Among the incumbents major responsibilities are the following:

Coordinate and direct project workflow for internal and external initiatives with all stakeholders

Communicate project status to management and stakeholders

Develop project specifications and implement practices which will achieve defined objectives to the satisfaction of stakeholders and management

Maintain all confidence regarding highly sensitive and proprietary information

Maintain expected levels of quality control

Meet all project schedules

Utilize project resources efficiently

Performotherdutiesasassignedbymanagement.

Ability to proactively identify potential project problems or opportunities analyze
the issues using all appropriate resources develop alternatives and arrive at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.

Clearly understands scope of work and contract

requirements for his/her area of responsibility.

Supports or conducts formal presentations to clients and/or management.

Maintains consistent communication with management on key project issues potential client issues and approach to resolutions.

Demonstrates command of the schedule goals key milestones and approach to the work embodied in the schedule.

Builds client confidence and nurtures positive client relationships.

May serve as a Proposal Manager for medium-to-large-sized projects.

Travel to Customer offices and job sites as required.

Identifies and ensures compliance with regulatory licensing and state requirements.

Develops plan to support procurement of all engineered items to be purchased for project in conjunction with the project procurement manager.

Coordinates development of work-hour estimates and transfers information to Project Controls for preparation of engineering cost estimate.

Conduct internal meetings with department leads/managers and external meetings with client and any relevant stakeholders.

Works with Business Development in developing proposals and presenting company capabilities to enhance success in meeting new business objectives.

COMPLEXITYOFWORK:

Semi-routine; majority of work covered by established procedures.

RELATIONSHIPOUTSIDEWORKGROUP:

Influences decisions of major nature. High degree of tact and diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will.

SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES:

May assist lower-level Project Manager or APM with their projects as needed. Provides project-level oversight to assigned discipline leads.

QUALIFICATIONS:Toperformthisjobsuccessfullyanindividualmustbeableto performeachessential dutysatisfactorily.Therequirementslistedbelowarerepresentativeoftheknowledgeskilland/orability required.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformthe essentialfunctions.

REGULARATTENDANCEisrequired.

EDUCATIONand/orEXPERIENCE

RequiredHighschooldegreeorGED.

RequiredBachelors Degree in Engineering Construction Management Project Management or other relevant discipline.

RequiredUnderstanding of substation electrical engineering transmission line engineering or project management experience in the energy industry.

Preferred substation experience with substation system protections.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 8 Year(s) experience in engineering construction project controls project management and/or procurement experience.Proven performance as a Project Manager on complex projects and demonstrated ability to serve as the highest-level project lead.

CERTIFICATIONSLICENSESREGISTRATIONS:

Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.

Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred

LANGUAGESKILLS:

  • Ability to read analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals financial reports and legal documents.

  • Ability to write reports Business correspondence and procedure manuals.

  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to customers clients and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICALSKILLS:

  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

  • Ability to compute rate ratios and percent and to draw and interpret spreadsheets

  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spread sheets.

REASONINGABILITY:

  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

  • Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

OTHERSKILLSANDABILITIES:

  • Excellent organizational and planning skills

  • Demonstrated negotiating and decision-making skills

  • Demonstrated skills in providing leadership motivation vision and direction to project team

  • Strategic thinking and ability to identify business improvement opportunities

  • Communicate and work with senior management

  • Demonstrated skills in verbal/written communications

  • Demonstrated management and business skills

  • High energy level with the ability to work in a fast-paced ambiguous environment

  • Proven success in developing and maintaining relationships

  • High commitment to achieving goals and plans

  • Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

  • MS Office programs (Excel PowerPoint Word Project and Teams)

  • Provide multi-disciplinary team leadership

  • Budget management and financial strategy

  • Strong communication skills with Clients and Client team members

  • Proactive approach to anticipate or offer support to Client needs

PHYSICALDEMANDS:Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativesofthosethatmustbe metbyanemployeetosuccessfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonable accommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.

  1. Howmuchonthejobtimeis spentinthefollowingphysicalactivities

  • Stand: 2/3 and more (Regularly)

  • Walk: 2/3 and more (Regularly)

  • Sit: 2/3 and more (Regularly)

  • Talk or Hear: 2/3 and more (Regularly)

  • Use Hands to Feel or Handle tools or controls: 2/3 and more (Regularly)

  • Climb or balance: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

  • Stoop Kneel Crouch or crawl: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

  • Reach with Hands and Arms: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

  • Taste or Smell: None

  1. Doesthisjobrequirethatweightbeliftedorforcetobeexerted

  • Up to 10 Pounds: 1/3 to 2/3

  • Up to 25 Pounds: Up to 1/3

  • Up to 50 Pounds: None

  • Up to 100 Pounds: None

  • More than 100 Pounds: None

  1. Doesthisjobhaveanyspecialvisionrequirements

    Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

    Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

    Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

    Peripheral visions (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

    Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

    Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eyes to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORKENVIRONMENT:Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthose anemployeeencounterswhileperformingtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodations maybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.

  • Wethumid conditions(non-weather): Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

  • Work near moving mechanical parts: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

  • Work in high precarious places: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

  • Fumes or airborne particles: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

  • Toxic or caustic chemicals: None

  • Outdoor weather conditions: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

  • Extreme cold (non-weather): None

  • Extreme Heat (non-weather): Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

  • Risk of electrical shock: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

  • Work with explosives: None

  • Risk of radiation: None

  • Vibration: None

Whileperformingthisjobthenoiselevelintheworkenvironmentis:

Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters and or computer printer light traffic)

NOTE:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

United Grid Solutions is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

United Grid Solutions is a Non-Union Company




Required Experience:

IC


About Company

Pike is one of the largest providers of Energy Solutions in the U.S. We provide engineering, construction and maintenance for distribution and transmission powerlines and substations, or EPC for turnkey and renewable energy projects.

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