Transmission Project Manager

Job Summary:

• The Transmission Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the execution of transmission line and substation capital projects.
• The role provides leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout activities.
• The Project Manager is accountable for project scope, schedule, budget, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and overall project delivery success.

Key Responsibilities Project Execution & Leadership

• Lead transmission line and substation capital projects from initiation through closeout.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, outage planning, operations, land, environmental, finance, and stakeholder activities.
• Direct cross-functional project teams and vendors.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Schedule & Cost Management
• Work with Project Controls team to develop and manage project schedules.
• Monitor project progress and key milestones.
• Analyze project performance and forecast potential schedule or budget risks.
• Work with Project Controls team to track costs, support variance analysis, and provide financial reporting. Risk Management
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Escalate critical issues requiring management decisions.
• Lead project change management processes.
• Conduct post-project reviews and share lessons learned. Stakeholder Management
• Communicate project status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Build relationships with engineering, construction, operations, customers, contractors, and regulatory groups.
• Facilitate resolution of project conflicts and competing priorities.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of engineering, construction, outage coordination, permitting, land acquisition, and regulatory processes.
• Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tool Suite including calendar management, Power Point presentations, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience managing transmission line and substation projects is a plus.
• Understanding of transmission systems and utility operations is a plus.
• Familiarity with utility project gated processes and capital project governance is a plus.
• Familiarity with Oracle financial applications, and Primavera schedules is a plus. Leadership Competencies
• Safety leadership
• Business acumen
• Business execution
• Communication
• Organisational awareness
• Team leadership and collaboration
• Decision-making and accountability