Project Manager (Transmission)

About the role

The Project Manager at Irby Construction Company is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating high-voltage transmission and distribution projects, overseeing multiple crews, and ensuring safe, high-quality, and cost-effective project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-construction meetings with estimators and stakeholders.
• Review bid packages for accuracy, completeness, and scope.
• Provide technical assistance, interpret drawings, and recommend construction methods and equipment.
• Assist in developing construction schedules, plans, and organizing crews.
• Work with Superintendent to assign foremen to job tasks and generate lists of required personnel, equipment, and tooling.
• Arrange for personnel and equipment transfers to projects.
• Support pre-construction activities including bid preparation, contract and exhibit review, and execution planning.
• Oversee budget projections for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Ensure project expenditure remains within established budgets, implementing cost-saving strategies.
• Develop, update, and manage project schedules.
• Prepare billing packages and submit documentation to clients.
• Maintain comprehensive records of working documents per document control practices.
• Generate and review daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Present project updates to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Accountable for cost, progress, and schedule for the duration of the project.
• Aid in monthly forecasts for the business unit.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs and review all accidents.
• Follow up on complaints from owners, the public, or landowners.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of powerline construction experience.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA codes and standards.
• The ability to manage all aspects of project execution from pre-construction through closeout.
• Strong leadership, technical, and organizational skills.
• The ability to direct multiple crews and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent field is preferred, but equivalent work experience will be considered.
• PMP Certification is a plus.
• Skilled with project management software (Excel, P6, MS Project, EcoSys, etc.).
• Strong organizational, analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and prioritize assignments.
• Management and supervision skills.
• A high sense of integrity and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• A valid driver’s license.
• A willingness to travel and work extended hours as required.

Skills

• Project management software proficiency (Excel, P6, MS Project, EcoSys, etc.).
• Technical skills (OSHA codes and standards, construction methods, equipment).
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Organizational and analytical skills.
• Communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Compliance with safety programs and accident review.
• Travel and extended hours.
• Knowledge of applicable municipal, state, and federal legislation.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Details TBD