Senior Construction Project Manager - High Voltage

William Charles Electric, a MasTec company, is a leader in heavy civil construction, environmental management, and mining and materials production. With a century-long commitment to excellence and a “Do it Right the First Time” ethos, we deliver complex projects across renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building sectors. As part of MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure segment—generating over $4.5 billion in annual revenue—we offer dynamic work environments and career growth opportunities nationwide.

About the role

The Senior Project Manager is a leadership position responsible for managing the financial and business aspects of assigned renewables and power delivery projects. This role provides leadership for both technical and administrative teams, involving short and long-term planning, and is accountable for establishing and managing the business unit’s goals and objectives. The Senior Project Manager interfaces with Construction Project Leaders and oversees all project phases from initial budgeting and planning through execution and closeout, ensuring adherence to Construction Department policies, procedures, and Project Controls requirements.

This is a traveling position requiring up to 75% travel (e.g., 3 weeks per month) primarily within the Midwest, but may include Eastern and Western states. Travel will be conducted via automobile, commercial airlines, rental vehicles, and public transportation, with lodging in public facilities. A corporate credit card will be issued for travel expenses, and the employee is responsible for maintaining expense records and completing monthly transactions in Concur.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, assign, train, and develop CE&I Project Managers.
• Approve PTO for direct reports.
• Ensure job and budget set-ups are completed with assistance from estimating and project managers.
• Review bids and contract documents during project bidding and negotiations.
• Collaborate with Directors to assign resources to new projects.
• Review financial reports weekly for all active projects.
• Ensure weekly project review meetings are scheduled and held with project teams, including accurate reporting and explanation of variances.
• Assist and approve purchasing to execute P.O.’s and subcontracts as needed.
• Assist with legal for contract reviews as needed.
• Ensure pay applications (billing sheets) are processed in a timely manner and review before submittal by Project Managers.
• Review and approve change orders before Project Managers submit to clients.
• Review and sign off on monthly projections, CCR logs, risk matrices, and stretch goals with project teams.
• Assemble weekly executive project notes and review with stakeholders.
• Attend monthly customer meetings as necessary.
• Perform quarterly and year-end reviews with direct reports.
• Assist with business development as requested.
• Assist with process/procedure development as needed.
• Complete a minimum of two on-site safety reports per month.
• Audit Project Procore sites once per month (or as needed) to ensure information meets requirements and is up to date.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• 5+ years managing electrical construction projects involving:
  • Substations
  • Transmission and distribution
  • High-voltage systems
  • Renewable energy and power delivery projects
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, change management, budgeting, forecasting, and project controls.
• Experience managing project P&L and financial performance.

Skills

• Project Management training or certification (PMP or similar).
• Strong understanding of the Project Management Process.
• Strong interpersonal skills for managing teams and external clients.
• Knowledge of Project/Quality Management Systems and Software (Procore, Project Team, MS Projects, MS Teams).
• Ability to travel to projects as needed and attend in-person customer meetings.

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount.
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network.

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave.
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.

Pay

$175,000–$195,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a traveling position requiring up to 75% travel (e.g., 3 weeks per month).