Position Overview
The Data Center Substation Construction Manager plays a critical role in the successful delivery of Fleet’s large-scale, mission-critical power infrastructure. Reporting to the Sr. Construction Manager, this role is responsible for managing the construction and delivery of on-site and campus substations, ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with technical, regulatory, and quality standards.
This role collaborates closely with internal power engineering, design, commissioning, and operations teams, as well as utilities, EPC partners, and specialty contractors, to deliver reliable electrical infrastructure that supports hyperscale data center operations.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Manage all phases of substation construction, including site preparation, foundations, equipment installation, testing, and turnover.
- Support preconstruction activities such as constructability reviews, sequencing, and site logistics planning.
- Track and manage schedules, budgets, and quality objectives for substation scope.
- Coordinate activities of EPCs, electrical contractors, civil contractors, and equipment vendors.
- Monitor construction progress and proactively identify and resolve schedule, scope, or technical risks.
- Lead or participate in site-based coordination meetings, inspections, energization planning, and turnover activities.
Technical & Quality Oversight
- Oversee installation of substation equipment, including transformers, switchgear, breakers, buswork, grounding systems, and protection & control systems.
- Ensure compliance with approved design documents, utility requirements, NEC/NESC standards, and applicable codes.
- Review substation-related submittals, RFIs, method statements, and field changes.
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.
- Drive quality control and documentation standards using Procore or equivalent project management systems.
Budgeting & Contracts
- Assist in managing substation construction budgets, cost tracking, and forecasting.
- Support RFP processes, bid evaluations, and contractor selection for substation-related scopes.
- Review change orders and scope clarifications related to electrical and utility infrastructure.
- Identify cost, schedule, and risk mitigation opportunities throughout execution.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Serve as a primary point of contact for substation construction coordination across internal teams, utilities, EPC partners, and contractors.
- Provide regular progress updates, risk assessments, and milestone reporting to project leadership.
- Support alignment between construction, commissioning, and operations teams to ensure successful energization and turnover.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration on site.
Risk, Safety, and Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to all environmental, health, and safety requirements, particularly high-voltage safety standards.
- Support risk mitigation planning related to utility interfaces, long-lead equipment, energization sequencing, and commissioning readiness.
- Assist with regulatory, permitting, and utility coordination requirements as needed.