Senior Project Manager - Transmission

Turner & Townsend•Wide Ruins, AZ

1d•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Transmission Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of electric transmission projects. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing schedules and budgets, mitigating risks, and ensuring safe, efficient delivery in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. The successful candidate will bring knowledge of transmission systems, utility operations, engineering processes, and capital project delivery. Candidates local to Texas or New York are preferred because the position involves heavy travel to client sites. The position supports transmission project delivery from planning and engineering through procurement, construction, and closeout. It also includes stakeholder and contractor management, project performance reporting, regulatory and safety compliance, continuous improvement, and contributions to strategic transmission infrastructure programs. On-site presence and requirements may change based on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may apply where relevant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience managing utility, transmission, energy infrastructure, or large-scale capital projects.
Proven experience leading complex, multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong knowledge of transmission systems, utility operations, and project delivery methodologies.
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and risk management processes.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar platforms.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience with transmission line, substation, and grid modernization projects in the US and/or Canada.
Knowledge of NERC, FERC, and utility regulatory requirements.
Experience working within investor-owned utilities, EPC firms, or energy infrastructure organizations.
Local to Texas or New York, given the heavy travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of transmission projects, including planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout.
Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource plans.
Coordinate engineering, environmental, permitting, construction, and operations teams.
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, leadership teams, customers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, and proactively resolve issues affecting project objectives.
Monitor project performance and provide status updates, forecasts, and executive-level reporting.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, environmental regulations, and company policies.
Manage contractor and vendor performance to support quality, cost control, and schedule adherence.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement project-delivery best practices.
Support strategic planning and contribute to the development of transmission infrastructure programs.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.