Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Henkels & McCoy West is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex power delivery infrastructure projects across the western U.S. This role will support the execution of overhead transmission, above-ground substations, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects within rapidly growing utility and renewable energy markets. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, utility construction expertise, and a proven ability to safely deliver large-scale projects on schedule and within budget while managing client relationships, field operations, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and performance metrics across high-value transmission, substation, and power delivery projects.
• Provide detailed project status updates and performance insights to senior management, clients, and stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.
• Serve as a key representative in executive-level, multi-stakeholder environments, leveraging negotiation and conflict resolution skills to proactively identify and address issues, align competing interests, and ensure timely, efficient project execution.
• Take full accountability for risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning for both self-performed and subcontracted work.
• Develop and implement strategic contingency plans to reduce exposure across the project lifecycle and ensure alignment with contract requirements and safety protocols.
• Perform in-depth data analysis, forecasting, and performance trend evaluation to uncover existing and emerging project risks, constraints, and opportunities.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable strategies that support project objectives and client satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by contributing thought leadership in the evolution of project management tools, systems, and methodologies.
• Champion the adoption of best practices and standard operating procedures grounded in Henkels & McCoy's Project Management Framework.
• Implement scalable infrastructure, tools, and processes to support project demand, resource planning, and lifecycle governance.
• Ensure robust workflows are in place to meet evolving project and client requirements.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to project teams, including cross-functional contributors, field personnel, and subcontractors.
• May directly supervise a small team or serve as an individual contributor leading complex project initiatives with dotted-line oversight.
• Foster a high-performance project culture that emphasizes accountability, continuous feedback, and professional development.
• Promote trust, transparency, and collaboration within internal teams and with external partners.
• Oversee staffing requirements for assigned projects, including resource onboarding, training, performance management, and work allocation.
• Ensure team roles and responsibilities are well-defined and aligned with project deliverables and corporate objectives.
• Provide mentorship to PM and/or APM assisting on project scope to enhance their understanding of the scope of work and their continued development with the organization

Qualifications:

• Preferred Experience: 8+ years of progressive project management experience in utility construction, power delivery, transmission, substations, or renewable energy infrastructure
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
• Direct experience with: Overhead transmission line construction Above-ground substation infrastructure Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) EPC and utility capital projects
• Strong background in contract management, scheduling, forecasting, and project controls
• Experience managing self-perform and subcontracted construction activities
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite

Salary Range: $120,000/yr to $180,000/yr (will be dependent upon level of experience)

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefit plan which includes the following: 401(k) Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Voluntary Short Term & Long-Term Disability Paid time off

Henkels & McCoy West, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.