What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution position at Michael Page?
- Lead high-profile 69kV-500kV T&D projects.
- Strong pipeline of utility and renewable energy projects.
Our client is a nationally recognized engineering consulting firm specializing in power delivery infrastructure. They partner with investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, renewable energy developers, and industrial clients on high-voltage transmission, substation, grid modernization, and renewable interconnection projects throughout the United States.
Job Description
- Manage the full lifecycle of transmission and substation projects from proposal through engineering, procurement, construction support, commissioning, and project closeout.
- Lead projects involving 69kV-500kV transmission lines, substations, switchyards, renewable interconnections, battery energy storage (BESS), and utility infrastructure.
- Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for utility, municipal, renewable energy, and industrial clients.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineers, designers, project controls, and field personnel.
- Monitor project financial performance, including revenue forecasting, earned value, profitability, and change order management.
- Coordinate with engineering managers, construction managers, and subcontractors to ensure project milestones are achieved.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans to minimize schedule or budget impacts.
- Manage contract negotiations, scope modifications, and client deliverables.
- Conduct regular project reviews, status meetings, and executive reporting.
- Ensure compliance with company QA/QC procedures, client standards, OSHA requirements, and applicable industry codes.
- Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers while supporting career development.
- Support business development activities including proposals, client presentations, and strategic account growth.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution should have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
- 10 years of project management experience within electric utility, power delivery, EPC, or engineering consulting environments.
- Proven experience managing Transmission & Distribution projects.
- Experience overseeing projects involving 69kV-500kV transmission lines and substations.
- Strong understanding of engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning processes.
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets exceeding several million dollars.
- Strong client-facing communication and leadership skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Excel, and project financial management tools.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Competitive hourly pay ranging from $85 to $95 USD.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Competitive compensation and performance bonus.
- Hybrid/flexible work environment.
- Strong pipeline of utility and renewable energy projects.
- Clear advancement into Program Manager or Director-level leadership.
- Collaborative culture with long-term career growth and technical leadership opportunities.
Contact: Lauren Just
Quote job ref: JN-072026-7056463
Salary : $176,786 - $197,584