Senior Project Manager - Transmission

Description

The company is a global professional services firm with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, working across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources.

Its services include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions. It is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with partners holding a significant minority interest.

You will oversee the planning, execution and delivery of electric transmission projects, leading cross-functional teams, managing schedules and budgets, managing risk, and keeping work safe, efficient and compliant with regulatory and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate pairs project leadership with working knowledge of transmission systems, utility operations, engineering processes and capital project delivery.

Ideal candidates are based in Texas and New York, since the role involves heavy travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Run transmission projects from planning through engineering, procurement, construction and closeout.
• Build and maintain project schedules, milestones, budgets and resource plans.
• Work 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 and assess project risks, and resolve issues that threaten project objectives before they escalate.
• Track performance and report status, forecasts and executive-level updates on a regular basis.
• Make sure work meets safety standards, regulatory and environmental rules, and company policy.
• Oversee contractor and vendor performance on quality, cost and schedule.
• Lead continuous improvement and apply good practice in project delivery.
• Contribute to strategic planning and to transmission infrastructure programs.
• SOX control responsibilities may form part of the role and should be followed where they apply.

Requirements

• A 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.
• A proven record leading complex, multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Solid knowledge of transmission systems, utility operations and project delivery methods.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts and risk processes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or similar platforms.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Preferred: experience with transmission line, substation and grid modernization projects in the US and/or Canada.
• Preferred: knowledge of NERC, FERC and utility regulatory requirements.
• Preferred: experience with investor-owned utilities, EPC firms or energy infrastructure organizations.
• Strengths we look for include strategic leadership, project execution, risk management, stakeholder engagement, a customer focus, financial and budget control, problem solving and decision making, team leadership and collaboration, and a safety-first approach.

Conditions

This is a full-time role.

The salary range is $150k to $180k per year, covering base salary only and not total compensation.

The range reflects good-faith pay for the role and level, and the company may pay more or less than it depending on experience and qualifications.

On-site requirements may change depending on client needs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all parts of the community.

Benefits

• A flexible, healthy and productive working environment that respects work-life balance.