Substation Project Manager I - PTD Denton
About The Position
Primoris T&D provides construction, maintenance, and engineering services for electric transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure, along with related services such as wireless telecommunication installation, environmental cleanup, project management, and storm restoration. The Project Manager I oversees construction projects from initiation through closeout and supports their planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution. Working under moderate supervision, the role collaborates with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with company standards, safety requirements, and customer expectations. The position is primarily office-based, with periodic visits to project sites. Travel to job locations and client meetings may be required, and the work may take place in both office and construction environments. Primoris is a construction, maintenance, and engineering services company formed in 2004 and traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. It serves power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients in the U.S. and Canada.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of project coordination or management experience in construction, utilities, or infrastructure.
- Experience with project management and analytical tools such as Smartsheet, Power BI, Excel, MS Project, or Primavera.
- Understanding of the construction project lifecycle, progress tracking, and cost management principles.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, and other project management tools.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong commitment to customer needs and project delivery excellence.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
- Lead development of project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and progress reports.
- Collaborate with project coordinators on material and subcontractor procurement, engineering submittals, and construction requirements.
- Monitor project progress and performance through regular updates and field visits.
- Oversee progress updates, track changes, and approve change order requests to support accurate, timely billing in accordance with customer requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align project deliverables with design and operational requirements.
- Manage and track project documentation, including contracts, change orders, RFIs, and meeting minutes.
- Identify and report project risks, issues, and variances; assist with mitigation strategies, corrective actions, and recovery plans.
- Facilitate progress meetings and communicate with project stakeholders.
- Assist with project closeout, including timely demobilization, documentation, and lessons learned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation paid weekly.
- Medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
- 401(k) with company match, vested day one.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid time off, holiday pay, and community service paid time off.
- Pet coverage.
- Legal assistance coverage.
- Award-winning safety programs.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
