Senior Project Manager - EPC

About Ampirical

At Ampirical, we're shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. Just as the ampere is the foundation of electric current, Ampirical is a core force driving the energy sector forward. We focus on quality, forward-thinking solutions, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

We don’t just build projects - we build careers. If you’re looking for a place where your contributions matter and your professional development is supported every step of the way, we’d love to meet you. Watch this video to get a glimpse into our culture.

Why Ampirical?

💰 Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000 (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)

📈 Profit Sharing Bonus

🩺 Day-One Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

💼 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting

🏖️ PTO: 120 hours of PTO 10 paid holidays

🗓️ Flexible Work Schedule: Every other Friday off

📚 Career Development: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement

🧘 Perks: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more

Your Role: EPC Project Manager

As a Project Manager at Ampirical, you’ll manage high-stakes, high-voltage Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects with a focus on excellence. You'll lead multi-discipline engineering projects, ensuring timely, on-budget completion while upholding our Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) guidelines. Working with talented engineers, sub-contractors, and clients, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and delivering innovative power solutions.

Location: While this position will sit in our Metairie office, there will be expectations to report to our Covington office regularly, especially within the first few months of employment.

What You’ll Do

• Managing the full project life cycle, including safety, scope, schedule, budget, and risk for complex EPC Substation, Protection & Controls (P&C), or Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Line projects
• Overseeing project designs, Bill of Materials (BOM), equipment specifications, and construction requirements
• Collaborating with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to drive project milestones
• Leading the development of project proposals, schedules, and material lists
• Providing project performance updates to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring high-quality deliverables by conducting engineering work reviews
• Traveling to client sites and vendor facilities to ensure alignment on project goals
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (in lieu of a degree, 4 additional years of relevant work experience in Utility Design, Project Management, or Utility Engineering)
• Experience managing EPC Substation, Protection & Controls (P&C), or Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Line projects
• Level 3: 10-15 years
• Senior: 15 years
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for cost/schedule reporting
• A strong leader with advanced organizational skills to manage multiple complex projects
• A skilled communicator capable of leading cross-functional teams and engaging stakeholders
• Knowledge of utility engineering practices with an emphasis on Transmission/Substation design and critical path method scheduling
  

Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices: Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.