Project Manager - Transmission

Project Manager - Transmission

Join a growing power delivery and infrastructure organization delivering critical transmission projects that strengthen grid reliability, support renewable integration, and expand energy capacity across North America. This team partners with utilities, developers, and EPC stakeholders to execute complex transmission programs from early planning through construction and energization.

Manage full lifecycle delivery of transmission line and power delivery projects from development through construction and commissioning.

Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.

Lead coordination between engineering, construction, environmental, permitting, procurement, and field teams.

Monitor project performance against scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety objectives.

Facilitate project meetings and provide executive-level reporting on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Review and approve project changes, contract modifications, and budget adjustments.

Partner with clients, utilities, subcontractors, and internal leadership to ensure successful project delivery.

Track labor utilization, contractor performance, and construction readiness activities.

Identify schedule impacts and proactively implement recovery plans where necessary.

Support project forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.

Ensure compliance with applicable utility standards, environmental requirements, and safety expectations.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project execution processes.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

A successful Project Manager - Transmission should have:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline preferred.

5-12+ years of experience managing transmission, substation, utility, EPC, or power infrastructure projects.

Experience overseeing projects involving 69kV-765kV transmission systems preferred.

Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Strong understanding of transmission project delivery phases including engineering, permitting, procurement, and construction.

Knowledge of project controls and scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).

Familiarity with utility standards, contractor management, and construction execution.

PMP certification preferred but not required.

Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Competitive salary range of $130000 - $180000 USD.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

High-visibility transmission programs with meaningful infrastructure impact.

Opportunity to lead cross-functional teams and major capital projects.

Strong career progression into Program Management or Operations leadership.

Exposure to grid modernization, renewable integration, and large-scale utility initiatives.

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!