Transmission Project Manager

Luzco Technologies•Akron, OH

15h

About The Position

LUZCO is seeking a Transmission Project Manager to deliver high-voltage transmission projects from early development through construction, energization, and closeout. The role manages approximately 10–20 projects and coordinates engineering, procurement, permitting, construction, scheduling, budgets, contractors, and client stakeholders. The Project Manager monitors safety, cost, schedule, and project impacts; visits active project sites; and maintains communication among clients, engineering teams, contractors, project offices, and field personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience supporting high-voltage transmission line or substation construction projects.
Experience managing project costs, budgets, schedules, and construction activities.
Working knowledge of substations, transmission lines, and/or utility networks and telecommunications.
Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, contractors, and stakeholders simultaneously.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites within approximately a 1–3 hour radius of the reporting location.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Primavera P6 or similar project scheduling software.
Experience developing construction RFPs, reviewing contractor bids, and supporting contractor selection.
Experience with utility permitting, material procurement, outage planning, and project closeout.
Previous experience working directly with utility clients, engineering teams, and construction contractors.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Manage approximately 10–20 projects from inception through construction, energization, and closeout.
Review project scopes and develop work plans with Engineering and client stakeholders.
Develop outage requests and sequenced work plans with subject matter experts and contractor partners.
Coordinate engineering activities, material and equipment procurement, and environmental and non-environmental permitting.
Develop construction RFP packages, including scopes of work, baseline schedules, and permitting documentation.
Review contractor bids and provide recommendations for award.
Lead pre-construction meetings and regular project progress meetings.
Monitor construction activities and drive project schedules, including regular visits to active project sites.
Partner with project schedulers to maintain detailed Primavera P6 schedules.
Manage project budgets, monthly forecasts, and accruals while monitoring overall financial performance.
Provide regular updates on construction progress, cost, schedule, procurement, safety, environmental concerns, design questions, and potential project impacts.
Maintain strong communication and working relationships among clients, engineering teams, contractors, project offices, and field personnel.
Coordinate pre-energization requirements and project closeout activities.