Project Manager - Power Transmission & Distribution

Hanson Professional Services Inc.•Springfield, IL

About The Position

Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment. Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Power Transmission & Distribution to lead complex power delivery projects for utility, municipal, and energy-sector clients. This senior-level role is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with a strong background in engineering consulting and/or power transmission and distribution companies, and a proven ability to manage projects from concept through construction. The Project Manager will be responsible for overall project execution, including scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client coordination, while working collaboratively with engineering, project controls, and field teams.

Requirements

High level of technical judgment and attention to detail
Strong leadership and collaboration skills
Client focused mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Willingness to support occasional site visits and travel
Valid driver’s license required

Responsibilities

Serve as Project Manager for power transmission and distribution projects, including: Overhead and underground transmission lines Substation upgrades and new substations Distribution system improvements and expansions Grid modernization and resiliency programs
Manage the full project lifecycle from planning and design through construction and closeout.
Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with client and contract requirements.
Act as the primary point of contact for utility, municipal, and power industry clients.
Build and maintain strong, trusted client relationships.
Lead project meetings, coordinate stakeholders, and communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans.
Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, scope development, and client interviews.
Provide overall technical oversight while leveraging discipline leads for detailed engineering execution.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, including transmission, substation, distribution, civil, structural, environmental, and permitting.
Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality standards and align with utility criteria, industry codes, and best practices.
Oversee consultant and subconsultant performance as required.
Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
Coordinate with project controls staff to track cost and schedule performance.
Manage change orders, scope changes, and contract modifications.
Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impacts.
Support construction activities through coordination with contractors, utilities, and inspectors.
Participate in field meetings, site visits, and issue resolution.
Ensure constructability considerations, safety requirements, and design intent