Project Manager 2 - Substation & Transmission
About The Position
The Project Manager 2 will manage 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 for project performance across safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience. The position has a hybrid arrangement, combining work from home and office work, and involves approximately 10–25% domestic travel. The Project Manager leads project teams through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closeout. The role also involves maintaining client and stakeholder relationships, managing construction risks and changes, tracking project performance, preparing client-ready reports, and resolving issues to improve results.
Requirements
- 12 or more years of experience in project management in utilities, construction, engineering, or other relevant areas.
- 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 degree.
- Engineering design experience.
- PMP certification.
- Construction or field knowledge or experience.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant to the role.
Responsibilities
- Manage execution of multiple transmission, substation, and distribution projects.
- Coordinate with internal and external departments throughout the capital project life cycle.
- Manage project execution, contract administration, planning, and resource management.
- Take ownership of project performance, including safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience.
- Manage all phases of the project life cycle, from initiation through 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 risks.
- Recognize, identify, track, and control project changes.
- 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
- Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible individuals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
