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Senior Project Manager

PTS Advance
Roanoke, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager (Transmission & Distribution/Substation)

Location: Roanoke, VA (Can also work out of Columbus, OH & Blacksburg, VA)

Schedule: Monday-Friday (On-site)

Travel: 25% (Locally-based)

Pay: $180,000 - $210,000

Duration: Direct Hire


About the Opportunity

A nationally recognized engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor is seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to lead large-scale electric utility infrastructure projects for one of the nation's largest investor-owned utilities.


Responsibilities

  • Lead EPC/Design-Build utility projects from project kickoff through closeout
  • Manage engineering, procurement, construction, scheduling, and project controls teams
  • Oversee project budgets, forecasting, schedules, and contract administration
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with utility customers
  • Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and field construction activities
  • Drive safety, quality, and environmental compliance across all phases
  • Perform constructability reviews and value engineering
  • Lead change management, risk mitigation, and commercial negotiations
  • Review RFIs, submittals, invoices, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements
  • Mentor Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
  • Deliver monthly executive reporting on project performance, cost, schedule, and forecasting


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • 10 years of Project Management experience within the electric utility industry
  • Strong EPC or Design-Build project delivery experience
  • Transmission and Substation project experience required
  • Experience managing engineering, procurement, and construction teams
  • Strong understanding of contract administration and project financial management
  • Experience managing large utility clients
  • Primavera P6 experience is preferred
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills


Preferred Backgrounds

  • High Voltage Transmission
  • Electrical Substations
  • Power Delivery
  • Utility Infrastructure
  • Transmission Line Construction
  • Distribution Systems
  • EPC Project Delivery


Compensation & Benefits

  • $180,000-$210,000 Base Salary
  • 10% Annual Bonus
  • Equity Program
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Long-term career growth with an industry-leading EPC contractor

Salary : $180,000 - $210,000

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