Project Manager - Transmission Capital Projects (Remote)

Job Title: Project Manager – Transmission Capital Projects (Remote)
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Contract
Compensation: $110.00/hr. (W2)
Work Model: Remote – offsite

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through project close-out.
• Serve as the primary internal owner of project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Coordinate closely with EPC contractors and construction partners throughout project execution.
• Monitor project progress, risks, milestones, and overall performance.
• Collaborate with cost management teams on budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.
• Partner with project schedulers to maintain accurate project timelines and resource planning.
• Prepare executive-level project reports and presentations for leadership stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams, leadership, and external partners.
• Identify and resolve project issues while proactively managing risks and dependencies.
• Ensure project execution aligns with regulatory, operational, and business objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8+ years of project management experience
• Demonstrated experience working within an EPC project delivery model.
• Experience managing utility, transmission, energy, or large-scale linear infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage projects throughout the full lifecycle, from initiation through close-out.
• Strong organizational, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and reporting requirements.
• PMP Certification (Preferred)
• Engineering degree (Preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Preferred)
• Experience with SAP, SharePoint, forecasting, and cost management tools (such as TamCasting or similar platforms).
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Additional Skills and Backgrounds

• Electric transmission projects and regulated utility environments (Highly valued).
• Large-scale infrastructure projects such as electric transmission/distribution, pipelines, transportation, or renewable energy infrastructure.
• Experience with investor-owned utilities such as Xcel Energy, Southern California Edison, PG&E, Duke Energy, or similar.
• Strong relationship-building abilities.
• Comfort working with limited structure and ambiguity.
• Self-starter mentality with proactive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Confidence in working with executive leadership and external partners.

Work & Travel Requirements
This is a fully remote opportunity available nationwide within the United States. Candidates must be willing and able to travel approximately 25%, primarily throughout Texas and New Mexico, including site visits to substations, transmission facilities, and active construction locations. Travel expenses are reimbursed per company policy.

System One , and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.