Senior Project Manager – Transmission & Substation

CARIAN • Washington, DC

11d • $140,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CARIAN is seeking a Senior Project Manager with deep transmission and substation experience to support high-visibility electric utility capital programs across the Mid-Atlantic region. This role leads complex infrastructure workstreams and coordinates closely with engineering, construction, and utility stakeholders.

The successful candidate will bring strong utility execution experience, sound program judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a client-facing delivery environment with regular presence at client and field locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related technical field required.
• Experience Level: 12+ years of utility project management experience
• Strong background in transmission and substation programs
• PMP certification required
• Must reside within the DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia, Delaware, or Baltimore footprint
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex utility capital programs
• Willingness for frequent on-site and field presence

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Exelon-family utilities preferred (Pepco, ACE, DPL, PECO, BGE, ComEd)
• Otherwise, Mid-Atlantic / Northeast utility experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission and substation capital projects from planning through execution
• Manage integrated project schedules, budgets, and risk profiles
• Coordinate with utility engineering, construction, and contractor teams
• Track project performance and drive corrective actions
• Support executive reporting and program-level visibility
• Ensure compliance with utility standards and regulatory requirements
• Participate in site visits and field coordination activities
• Support multi-state project coordination as required

Benefits

• Purpose-driven work – Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities
• Industry reputation – Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results
• Career growth – Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams
• Collaborative culture – Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships
• Competitive total rewards – Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level