Lead Project Manager - Substation & Transmission

The Lead Project Manager will oversee the execution of multiple transmission, substation, and distribution projects, guiding complex capital initiatives from initial planning through final closeout. This leadership role combines project delivery, contract administration, resource planning, and stakeholder management to ensure projects meet safety, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with clients, internal departments, and external partners throughout the project lifecycle. The role also involves managing construction risks, monitoring performance indicators, and resolving issues to maintain project momentum and client satisfaction. Success requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects. This is a remote position within the United States, with approximately 10–25% domestic travel.

• At least 15 years of project management experience in utilities, construction, engineering, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams across complex project environments.

• Experience serving as a primary or supporting liaison between clients, project teams, and other stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of project planning, execution, contract administration, resource management, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and project controls.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining focus on safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear project reports and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong collaboration, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to mentor team members and drive accountability.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically approximately 10–25% of the time.

• A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred but not required.

• Engineering design experience is an advantage.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred but not required.

• Construction or field experience is beneficial.

• Interest in using relevant emerging technologies, automation, artificial intelligence, or digital tools to improve project workflows is valued, though not required.

• Work authorization: The employer does not provide U.S. work authorization sponsorship for this position.