Job Description

The Transmission Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering high-voltage transmission line projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV . This role ensures project scope, schedule, budget, and safety goals are met while maintaining compliance with regulatory and utility standards. The manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, permitting agencies, and utility stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full project lifecycle of high-voltage transmission line projects (69kV–500kV) .
• Oversee engineering, procurement, environmental permitting, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules (Primavera P6/MS Project), budgets, and risk assessments.
• Lead internal and external project meetings and provide timely progress reports to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with utility interconnection teams, permitting agencies, and landowners.
• Manage EPC contractors and vendors, ensuring deliverables meet quality and safety standards.
• Facilitate resolution of design, schedule, and field issues in collaboration with engineering and construction teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (required).
• PMP certification or equivalent (preferred).
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience managing transmission line projects (≥138kV) .
• Strong knowledge of transmission engineering, right-of-way, permitting, and construction practices.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience managing both overhead and underground transmission lines.
• Familiarity with utility standards, interconnection requirements, and SCADA systems.
• Previous work with utilities, IPPs, or EPC firms on capital projects >$20M.

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