Utility Transmission Project Manager

The role

The Project Manager will manage, direct and coordinate all aspects of engineering, permitting, construction, and capitalization for multiple concurrent high voltage overhead transmission line, substation, and communication equipment improvement projects. This role involves supporting a program of small to moderate size transmission, substation, and communication projects.

What you will do

• Provide overall management of projects from development, construction and closeout
• Maintain clear lines of communication and relationships between project sites, project office and clients
• Drive project schedules and manage scope
• Maintain detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems and implement the project execution plan
• Work closely with the Project Team to confirm deliverables and services are being provided to client's satisfaction
• Report regularly to the Lead Project Manager on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, and potential impacts

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field from an accredited curriculum
• Minimum of five (5) years of high voltage transmission line or substation project experience
• At least two (2) years related project management experience
• Project management experience must include construction phase of project execution
• Must have detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines
• Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contacts on project-related matters
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to travel (projects are within 1-3 hr radius from reporting location)

Nice to have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) matching

About the company

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. They partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution.