Project Manager

About the company

• Position listed on behalf of a partner company managing all applications and next steps.
• Partner is looking for a Lead Project Manager – Substation & Transmission based in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of multiple transmission, substation and distribution projects from initiation to closeout.
• Manage project execution, contract administration, schedules, budgets, resources, reporting and client experience.
• Maintain accountability for project performance: safety, standards, time and budget.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams, establish responsibilities, mentor and coach.
• Build and maintain relationships with client leads, stakeholders, internal departments and external partners.
• Monitor schedules, budgets and KPIs, contribute to reporting and performance dashboards.
• Identify, assess and manage construction risks.
• Manage project changes and their effects on scope, schedule, cost and resources.
• Communicate project status, risks and issues to stakeholders.
• Prepare clear project reports.
• Analyze challenges, resolve delivery issues, recommend improvements.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of project management experience in utilities, construction, engineering or related field.
• Experience managing capital projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience as liaison between clients, project teams and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of planning, execution, contract administration, resource management, budgeting, scheduling, risk management and project controls.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong collaboration, leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to travel domestically ~10–25%.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering or related (preferred).
• Engineering design experience (advantage).
• PMP certification (preferred).
• Construction or field experience (beneficial).
• Interest in emerging technologies, automation, AI or digital tools (valued).
• Employer does not provide U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

Conditions

• Salary range: $145,310–$222,001 per year.
• Annual discretionary bonus program may be available.
• Medical, dental, vision; life and accident insurance; disability coverage; EAP; FSA; HSA.
• Backup childcare and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) and pre-tax commuter account.
• Paid vacation, personal and sick time, holidays, bereavement leave.
• Tuition assistance, merit scholarship program, first professional licensure bonus.
• Employee discounts, referral bonuses, corporate charitable giving program.
• Remote work arrangement and flexible work options.