Transmission & Substation Project Manager

About the role

Cianbro's Transmission & Substation Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of high-voltage transmission and substation projects, ensuring they meet technical, safety, and budgetary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project plans focusing on scope, schedule, and cost; lead teams through conceptual design, procurement, and construction phases
• Team Coordination: Manage multidisciplinary teams including engineering, land, environmental, legal, regulatory, procurement, and construction resources
• Budget & Schedule Management: Control project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure adherence to timelines; prepare RFPs to source engineering, survey, geotechnical, and construction services
• Risk Management: Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies; provide regular progress, issue, and risk updates to management
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure projects meet regulatory, environmental, and safety standards; uphold company safety pledges
• Stakeholder Communication: Notify stakeholders promptly if budget, schedule, or risk thresholds are exceeded

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Experience: 3+ years managing electric power projects, preferably with high-voltage transmission lines, cables, and substations
• Skills: Strong project management, scope/schedule/cost control, risk assessment, and documentation abilities; ability to travel (often 25%)
• Certifications: PMP or similar project management certification is often preferred