Transmission Project Manager

Luzco Technologies • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

LUZCO is seeking a Transmission Project Manager to deliver high-voltage transmission projects from early development through construction and closeout. The role brings project teams together, removes obstacles, and ensures work is completed safely and efficiently while serving as a partner to clients and internal teams.

The Project Manager oversees planning and permitting, schedules, cost estimates and budgets, engineering design, procurement, and contractor and vendor management. The position leads recurring design and construction progress meetings, develops bid packages and project execution plans, and reports on project schedule, cost, risks, and issues to the PM Supervisor and client. Travel within the client’s service territory is typically about 10% of the time.

LUZCO describes its workplace as people-first, flexible, diverse, welcoming, and supportive of employee growth and community involvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field from an accredited program.
• At least five years of project management experience managing transmission or distribution projects, or five years of construction management experience managing transmission or distribution projects.
• Experience must include the construction phase of project execution.
• Ability to engage effectively with industry, government, and public stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transmission projects from planning and permitting through construction and closeout.
• Manage project schedules in coordination with the scheduler using Primavera P6.
• Oversee environmental and real estate permitting, detailed cost estimating, engineering design, labor and materials procurement, and contractor/vendor management to meet client deadlines.
• Lead recurring design and construction progress meetings.
• Develop detailed cost estimates and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Create and manage bid packages, evaluate contractor bids, and recommend selections to clients.
• Build relationships with project and construction teams through regular communication and site visits.
• Manage external vendors and contractors to meet client deadlines.
• Develop execution plans and supporting documentation for project authorization and funding.
• Provide the PM Supervisor and client with regular updates on schedule, cost, risks, and issues.
• Travel within the client’s service territory as needed, typically about 10% of the time.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Employee recognition platform
• Flexible scheduling coordinated with the supervisor
• Support for continuing education and certifications
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Weekly happy hours, team lunches, and a stocked kitchen
• Dogs in the office and casual dress code

What This Job Offers

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