Transmission Project Manager

Luzco Technologies • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

LUZCO is seeking a Transmission Project Manager to deliver high-voltage transmission projects that power communities. The role owns projects from early development through construction and closeout, bringing teams together, removing obstacles, and ensuring work is delivered safely and efficiently. The Project Manager serves as a partner to clients and internal teams, helping resolve complex challenges and deliver successful outcomes.

The position oversees planning, permitting, construction, and closeout; coordinates schedules using Primavera P6; and manages permitting, cost estimating, engineering design, procurement, and contractors and vendors. It also leads design and construction progress meetings, manages project budgets and forecasts, develops bid packages and execution plans, and provides clients and the PM Supervisor with updates on schedule, cost, risks, and issues. Travel within the client’s service territory is typically about 10% of the time.

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.
• Proven 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 the 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, procurement of labor and materials, and contractor and vendor management.
• Lead recurring design and construction progress meetings to keep teams aligned and on track.
• 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 regular updates to the PM Supervisor and client 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 schedule developed with the supervisor.
• Support for continuing education and earning certifications.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• Weekly happy hours, team lunches, a stocked kitchen, dogs in the office, and a casual dress code.

What This Job Offers

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