Early Stage Project Manager

About the role

Manages the Early Stage (ES) process for high-voltage transmission and substation projects within E&C. Coordinates Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, and Construction through pre-construction activities. Leads development of scope, budget, schedule, procurement, engineering, permitting, and land to ensure projects are execution-ready with defined plans, risks, and mitigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of project plans with focus on execution, cost, and schedule
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including Development, Land, Environmental, Legal, Regulatory, Procurement (ISC), Engineering, and Operations
• Manage integration across scope, schedule, and budget
• Prepare RFP packages to competitively source engineering, survey, geotechnical, LiDAR, and construction services
• Support Estimating with detailed scope and assumptions for financial models
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Provide progress, issue, and risk updates to management

Employment details

Focused on early-stage development; not responsible for construction execution. Portfolio spans U.S. and Canada transmission and substation projects.