Project Manager - Substation and Transmission

Project Manager - Substation and Transmission Date: Jul 16, 2026 Location: Chicago, IL, US Company: Black & Veatch Opportunity Type: Staff Project Only Hire: No The Opportunity The Project Manager for Transmission Line and Substation will function in a project manager capacity. You will own the bottom-line for services projects encompassing HV, MV, LV, underground, and overhead transmission lines. There is also potential to own projects in distribution, private networks, and BESS. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Execute projects that have substantial impact within various communities Own a diversity of projects within the electric grid space including both innovative and proven technologies Please note: This role has 10% travel to project sites. Key Responsibilities Actively promote the safety culture. Respond to RFPs and prepare proposals for services work. Lead project team in conceptual design and procurement phases of substation projects. Manage schedule, budget, and scope of services projects. Interface between the client, external stakeholders, and internal stakeholders to ensure project success. Ability to work in both a corporate and field environment. Management Responsibilities Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project. Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of relevant industry experience including high-voltage, medium-voltage, and low-voltage substations. Experience in multiple phases of project execution. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant degree. PE, P.Eng, or equivalent professional license. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Salary Plan PMT: Project Management Job Grade 017 Annual compensation range: $126,236.00 - $214,599.00 BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Black & Veatch Corporation