Senior Project Manager - Transmission and Substation Team

About the role

Welty Energy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Transmission (Tx) and Substation Project Management team. Based in Akron, OH, with up to 15% travel, this role focuses on planning, organizing, and coordinating the completion of substation and transmission line projects ranging from 69kV to 765kV.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with all applicable stakeholders to establish and maintain communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as the primary point of contact with clients regarding project progress and requirements.
• Conduct technical reviews of specifications, drawings, contracts, addenda, and other construction documents to ensure compliance with client standards and specifications.
• Lead project planning and status meetings to ensure schedule and financial adherence, and address significant issues.
• Provide regular updates on engineering, construction, and budget statuses to internal and external management teams.
• Oversee and coordinate construction package reviews, pre-award meetings, field visits, and pre-award project site walk-downs.
• Act as the main liaison for construction on submittals, reviews, and document coordination.
• Avoid schedule interruptions and conflicts by identifying and submitting necessary outages and securing required permits and approvals.
• Assist Portfolio Managers with coordination, preparation, and reporting of significant activities on construction projects.
• Perform regular site safety inspections at project locations.
• Focus on stakeholder interaction and client expectations when planning and executing projects.
• Follow project management principles to estimate, monitor, and control approved funding, resources, schedules, and project activities.
• Adhere to client's methods, processes, and policies while planning and executing projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent years of experience in electric utility project management.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in project management, planning, or similar roles within the electric utility sector, specializing in high voltage (Sub and Tx).
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership and organizational skills.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) contributions. For more information on our culture, see our Culture video here.