Project Manager

Transmission Project Manager

Birmingham, AL

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.

Lorenz Engineering Benefit Summary

EEO

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