Lead Project Manager - Substation & Transmission

Sargent & Lundy • Richmond, VA

2d • $145,310 - $222,001 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Project Manager manages the execution of multiple transmission, substation, and distribution projects, coordinating with internal and external departments throughout the capital project life cycle. The role is responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning, and resource management, and owns project performance across safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience. The position offers a hybrid arrangement combining work from home and office work, with approximately 10–25% domestic travel.

Requirements

• 15 or more years of experience in project management of utility, construction, engineering, or other relevant work.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in capital project management.
• Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Comfort with approximately 10–25% domestic travel.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a similar field.
• Engineering design experience.
• PMP certification.
• Construction or field knowledge or experience.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of multiple transmission, substation, and distribution projects across the capital project life cycle.
• Coordinate with internal and external departments.
• Manage project execution, contract administration, planning, and resource management.
• Own project performance, including safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience.
• Manage all phases of projects: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closeout.
• Direct project teams, ensure accountability, and mentor and coach team members.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with client functional leads and stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to complete projects safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Support reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget, and other dashboard items.
• Identify and control construction risk.
• Recognize, identify, track, and control change.
• Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors.
• Prepare clear, concise project reports that meet client requirements.
• Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
• 401(k).
• Pre-tax commuter account.
• Merit Scholarship Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Corporate charitable giving program.
• Tuition assistance.
• First Professional Licensure Bonus.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Paid annual personal/sick time.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED