Project Manager 2 - Substation & Transmission
About The Position
This position offers a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office. The Project Manager will manage the execution of multiple transmission, substation, and distribution projects, coordinating with internal and external departments throughout the life cycle of capital project execution. 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 is accountable for all phases of the project life cycle, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring and controlling, and closeout. The Project Manager will lead and support project teams, maintain productive relationships with client stakeholders, manage risks and changes, and communicate project information clearly. Domestic travel of approximately 10–25% is expected.
Requirements
- 12+ 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
- A BS in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a similar degree.
- Engineering design experience.
- PMP certification.
- Construction or field knowledge or experience.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Manage the execution of multiple transmission, substation, and distribution projects.
- Coordinate with internal and external departments throughout the life cycle of capital project execution.
- Manage project execution, contract administration, planning, and resource management.
- Take ownership of project performance, including safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience throughout the project life cycle.
- Manage all phases of the project life cycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closeout.
- Manage and direct the project team, 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 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 (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- 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 (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible positions may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
