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. The Project Manager I oversees construction projects from initiation through closeout and supports the planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of assigned work. The role ensures compliance with company standards, safety requirements, and customer expectations, working under moderate supervision and collaborating with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget. The position is primarily office-based, with periodic field visits to project sites. Travel to job locations and client meetings may be required, and the employee must be able to work in both office and construction environments.
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 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.
- Ability to work in office and construction environments and travel to job locations and client meetings as needed.
Responsibilities
- Support planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
- Lead development of project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and progress reports.
- Work 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 under customer requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align deliverables with design and operational requirements.
- Manage 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 clearly 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
