Senior Project Manager - Transmission

Description

The team delivers electric transmission projects, and this role oversees their planning, execution and delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, run schedules and budgets, manage risk, and keep projects safe, efficient and compliant with regulatory and customer requirements.

The company wants someone with strong project leadership who also understands transmission systems, utility operations, engineering processes and capital project delivery.

The company is a global professional services firm with more than 22,000 people in over 60 countries. It works across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, and is majority-owned by the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with partners holding a significant minority interest.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission projects from start to finish, covering planning, engineering, procurement, construction and closeout.
• Build and manage project schedules, milestones, budgets and resource plans.
• Coordinate with engineering, environmental, permitting, construction and operations teams to keep projects on track.
• Act as the main contact for stakeholders, leadership, customers, contractors and regulators.
• Spot, assess and reduce project risks, and resolve issues early before they affect objectives.
• Track project performance and give regular status updates, forecasts and executive reports.
• Make sure work meets safety standards, regulatory and environmental rules, and company policy.
• Manage contractor and vendor performance for quality, cost and schedule.
• Lead continuous improvement and apply good practice in project delivery.
• Support strategic planning and help shape transmission infrastructure programs.
• You may also carry SOX control duties, where they apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management or a related field.
• 7+ years managing utility, transmission, energy infrastructure or large-scale capital projects.
• Proven record leading complex, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of transmission systems, utility operations and project delivery methods.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, contracts and risk processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of project tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or similar.
• Preferred qualifications:
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Experience with transmission line, substation and grid modernization projects in the US and/or Canada.
• Knowledge of NERC, FERC and utility regulatory requirements.
• Experience at investor-owned utilities, EPC firms or energy infrastructure organizations.
• Key competencies: strategic leadership, project execution, risk management, stakeholder engagement, a customer focus, financial and budget management, problem solving and decision making, team leadership and collaboration, and a safety-first mindset.

Conditions

Full-time role.

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on the client's needs.

Base salary range is $150-180k per year. This covers base pay only, not total compensation.

The company may pay above or below the posted range based on experience and qualifications.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

All information you provide is kept confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• A healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• A workplace where each person can affect change and has a voice.