Project Manager / Owner’s Engineer (Transmission Projects)

Omega Consultants•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager / Owner’s Engineer to support the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) in Phoenix, AZ. This role supports large-scale, multi-year high-voltage transmission projects across planning, design, construction, and closeout phases. The selected candidate will serve as a key liaison between federal stakeholders, contractors, and external partners while maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, cost, and technical performance. This is a critical, high-impact position supporting the Transmission Asset Planning organization, requiring deep expertise in utility infrastructure, federal contracting, and owner’s engineer functions.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in engineering, construction, or utility infrastructure
10+ years in project management roles with full accountability for: Scope, Schedule, Cost
5+ years supporting high-voltage transmission projects
Experience managing Bulk Electric System (≥115 kV) projects
Proven experience on projects exceeding $100M in construction value
Strong knowledge of: Transmission line and substation projects, Design-bid-build delivery methods, Utility and power marketing environments
Experience with: FAR-based contracts, Cost control and forecasting, Construction oversight and coordination
Familiarity with: National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Microsoft Project
SharePoint & Teams
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline is required; extensive experience in high-voltage transmission projects across planning activities in lieu of education will be considered
Ability to pass federal background investigation required
Ability to obtain site access including: Background investigation, Security badging

Nice To Haves

Maximo, SAP BOE, GIS (preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) license (not required)
Experience working with federal agencies or Power Marketing Administrations
Experience with: Transmission line rebuild projects, Network credits and transmission service agreements
Prior experience coordinating with tribal entities on infrastructure projects

Responsibilities

Lead development and management of project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource plans
Monitor project performance across cost, schedule, risk, and quality metrics
Provide technical leadership and project management support throughout the lifecycle
Coordinate cross-functional teams including federal staff, contractors, and stakeholders
Prepare and deliver status reports, briefings, and executive-level updates
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery
Review technical submittals, RFIs, and construction documentation
Support constructability reviews and field change evaluations
Manage schedule performance and critical path analysis
Lead issue resolution, incident response, and corrective action tracking
Support FAR-based contract administration, including: Invoice and pay application reviews, Change order evaluations, Claims avoidance and documentation
Track budgets, expenditures, and forecasts using systems such as: Maximo, SAP, Business Objects (BOE)
Analyze cost performance and provide variance explanations
Support work order setup and financial reporting activities
Support compliance with NEPA, cultural, and environmental requirements
Coordinate with stakeholders on: Biological and seasonal restrictions, Section 106 / SHPO requirements, Tribal coordination and culturally sensitive activities
Serve as primary liaison between WAPA and: Customers, Contractors, Utility partners
Communicate project impacts, outages, and schedule changes
Maintain strong working relationships across diverse stakeholders