Senior Project Manager - Substation & Transmission

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in the planning and execution of transmission and substation projects ranging from 69kV to 765kV.
• Manage projects through all phases including development, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Establish project execution plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on-time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor project performance using established KPIs and implement corrective actions as necessary.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for utility, municipal, industrial, renewable energy, and private-sector clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, engineering partners, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead project review meetings, executive status updates, and client communications.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve project issues effectively.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage project budgets ranging from several million to hundreds of millions of dollars.
• Track project costs, forecasts, earned value, and profitability.
• Review and approve invoices, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontractor pay applications.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities impacting financial performance.
• Support contract negotiations and claims management processes.

Engineering & Construction Oversight

• Coordinate engineering activities for substation and transmission projects.
• Review design progress, technical deliverables, constructability reviews, and engineering change requests.
• Oversee procurement of major equipment including:
  • Power transformers
  • Circuit breakers
  • Disconnect switches
  • Protection and control systems
  • Steel structures
  • Transmission line materials
• Support construction management teams to ensure safe and efficient field execution.
• Ensure adherence to utility standards, industry codes, and project specifications.

Schedule & Risk Management

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent tools.
• Identify schedule drivers, critical path activities, and project risks.
• Lead risk reviews and mitigation planning sessions.
• Implement recovery plans when project performance deviates from established targets.

Safety & Quality

• Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA, utility, and company safety requirements.
• Ensure project activities meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in project audits, safety assessments, and quality reviews.
• Lead lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

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