Project Manager - Transmission Line Construction (Remote)

Houston, Texas Temporary USD108 - USD132 per hour Hybrid working View Job Description

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Lead critical transmission infrastructure and grid modernization projects
Strong project backlog with long-term career growth opportunities

About Our Client

The Project Manager will oversee the full lifecycle execution of transmission and substation projects, including engineering coordination, construction oversight, scheduling, budgeting, safety compliance, contractor management, and client communication. This role requires strong knowledge of high-voltage transmission construction practices, utility safety standards, outage coordination, and EPC project execution.

Job Description

Manage transmission and substation projects ranging from 69kV-500kV from kickoff through energization
Oversee project schedules, budgets, forecasting, and resource planning
Lead construction execution activities, contractor coordination, and field operations
Promote and enforce strong safety culture, OSHA compliance, and utility safety standards across all project phases
Conduct project safety reviews, field audits, and risk mitigation planning
Coordinate outage planning, constructability reviews, and construction sequencing activities
Lead client meetings, project reporting, and stakeholder communication
Manage project financials, change orders, contracts, and overall project performance
Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and utility teams throughout project execution
Support transmission line construction, substation expansion, and grid modernization initiatives

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Project Manager - Transmission Line Construction should have:

5+ years of project management experience within transmission line, substation, or utility infrastructure projects
Strong transmission construction and field execution experience
Proven background managing safety programs, field safety compliance, and contractor safety performance
Experience managing high-voltage utility projects ranging from 69kV-500kV
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, utility safety standards, and construction best practices
Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and client communication
Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, or related scheduling tools
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills