Lead Project Manager - PMO Grid Division - Remote

Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Transmission Project Manager to oversee the execution of large‑scale electric utility infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on high‑voltage transmission line and substation programs. This role will lead projects from early planning through construction and closeout, ensuring delivery is aligned with scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations.The ideal candidate brings a proven background managing complex transmission line and substation projects, experience working with utilities and EPC partners, and the ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams across geographically dispersed project sites.This role offers remote flexibility, with travel required approximately once per month to support project needs, stakeholder engagement, and key milestones.Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of transmission line and substation capital projects, overseeing all phases from planning and design through construction and closeout.
• Serve as the primary project and client interface, driving alignment across owners, engineering teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, risk registers, and performance metrics for large, multi‑stakeholder transmission programs.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams including engineering, environmental/permitting, land acquisition, construction management, and project controls.
• Provide oversight of EPC and construction contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards, design criteria, environmental requirements, and quality expectations.
• Actively identify project risks related to constructability, outages, right‑of‑way, permitting, and logistics, implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum.
• Lead contract administration efforts including change management, claims mitigation, and documentation control.
• Support executive‑level reporting, project reviews, and stakeholder meetings.
• Promote a strong safety culture and best‑in‑class execution across all project phases.

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