Construction Project Manager – Transmission and Distribution

The Power of Ownership: Command the Energy Frontier as a Vested Global Partner.

The Opportunity: Why 100% Employee Ownership is the Ultimate Career Differentiator

For the high-performing Transmission and Distribution professional, a standard salary is often a limitation on true worth. Our Client has removed that ceiling. As a 100% employee-owned global leader, the firm provides a culture where expertise doesn’t just earn a paycheck—it builds a personal balance sheet. This is a strategic move for a leader who seeks the stability of a firm with 70 offices and the upside of being a true partner in the organization’s growth.

The Impact: Construction Project Manager – Transmission and Distribution

As the Construction Project Manager – Transmission and Distribution, the professional in this role serves as the primary engine driving high-complexity EPC (Engineer-Procure-Construct) mandates for the critical energy infrastructure of the Houston region. This position is responsible for the oversight of the entire construction lifecycle—from pre-construction strategy and site mobilization to final commissioning and warranty turnover.

The impact is dual-layered: ensuring the resilience and modernization of Houston’s regional power infrastructure in the world's energy capital, while mentoring the next generation of field talent and craft labor. By managing the delicate balance of unit rates, earned value, and site safety, this role directly influences the firm's bottom line and, by extension, the ESOP valuation for all employee-owners. This is a high-visibility mandate where operational excellence translates directly into regional energy reliability and personal equity growth.

The Mandate (Core Responsibilities)

• EPC Strategic Oversight: Command day-to-day operations of T&D and Substation projects, overseeing safety, quality, schedule, and cost control from inception to warranty.
• Safety & Health Leadership: Promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors, adhering strictly to corporate safety programs.
• Operational Execution: Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan (PEP), including construction execution, quality assurance, and procurement strategies.
• Labor & Craft Management: Manage composite crew rates, labor burdens, craft classifications, benefits, and labor laws. Maintain accurate craft progression records and uphold training standards.
• Revenue & Unit Rate Mastery: Estimate, forecast, and manage craft install unit rates and earned value metrics with clinical precision.
• Contractual Architecture: Negotiate prime contracts, CM agreements, subcontracts, and change orders. Direct the downstream RFP and bid process, including bidder prequalification and selection.
• Client Interface: Serve as the strategic partner for the client, managing relationships and navigating proposal and project-related items.
• Financial Stewardship: Review and approve project budgeting, cash flow forecasts, and invoicing for prime and subcontractors.
• Risk & Audit Management: Participate in internal/external risk reviews with the Legal Department. Perform project safety, quality, progress, and financial audits/assessments.
• Technical Deployment: Collaborate with engineering teams on deliverable distribution and manage downstream contract administration (RFIs, submittals, and claims mitigation).
• Field Intelligence: Oversee site layout, mobilization/demobilization, permit verification, and materials management (inventory control, receipt of goods, and storage).
• Mentorship & Talent Audit: Provide performance feedback, mentorship, and training to interns, coordinators, craft supervision, and assistant PMs.
• Asset Management: Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.

The Candidate Profile (Required Qualifications)

• Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (relevant experience may be substituted).
• Proven Command: Minimum of 7 years of relevant PM experience within the construction industry.
• Technical Suite: Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Financial Literacy: A foundational understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to manage project-level P&L.
• Communication & Logic: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Licensure: Must meet corporate driving requirements.

Preferred Qualifications (Elite Differentiators)

• Sector Specificity: Multiple years of experience specifically on Transmission, Distribution, or Substation construction project sites.
• Advanced Software: Direct experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software (e.g., Primavera, Procore).
• Industry Breadth: Experience executing program management in aviation, energy, manufacturing, or oil & gas sectors.

The ROI: Elite Differentiators

• The Wealth Hook: 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—performance directly scales personal net worth.
• Financial Floor: Targeted base salary of $155,000 – $165,000.
• Personal Sovereignty: Flexible work arrangements, on-site workout facilities, and meditation rooms.
• Total Wellness: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, fertility coverage, and paid parental/caregiver leave.
• Future-Proofing: Access to industry-leading training and growth potential across a network of 70 offices.

Your trajectory deserves an ownership stake—let’s discuss how this pivot eliminates the misalignment between effort and equity.