What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Level 2 (transmission asset capital projects) position at ESPO Corporation?
Job Title: Project Manager - Level 2 (transmission asset capital projects)
Location: Berlin, CT 06037 - 100% field work, Hybrid
Job Type and Duration: 3 month contract to hire
Pay range: $50 - $60hr W2
Work Hours: 7am-4pm ET
Work Days: Mon-Fri.
Role and Scope of Position
The Project Manager leads the development of transmission asset capital projects with a strong focus on early scoping, asset‑condition identification, capital‑planning alignment, and proactively advancing projects to construction‑ready status. The role is a key contributor to the Shovel-Ready Initiative, supporting identification and prioritization of transmission asset‑condition projects and advancing their design and development to maintain a steady shelf of construction‑ready work that mitigates future financial gaps in the capital plan.
Essential Functions
1. Lead early project scoping, feasibility reviews, and constructability assessments
2. Collaborate with Engineering and Asset Strategy to identify transmission asset‑condition
needs
3. Advance projects through design, permitting, environmental review, and development
milestones
4. Develop and maintain schedules focused on construction‑readiness milestones
5. Track scope, cost, schedule, and risk during the project‑development phase
6. Support bid‑package development and procurement preparation
7. Coordinate construction‑readiness requirements including access, outages, and material planning
Experience and Education:
5 to 10 years of experience.
ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
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ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.
Salary : $50 - $60