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Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Substation

$175k - $190k

Michael Page

Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Substation

Manage high-voltage transmission and substation projects from initiation through closeout. Lead multidisciplinary engineering, design, procurement, and construction teams. Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and financial forecasts. Serve as the primary client point of contact throughout project execution. Oversee projects ranging from 69kV-500kV including new substations, expansions, transmission lines, switchyards, and grid modernization programs. Coordinate engineering deliverables including physical, protection & controls, civil, structural, and transmission line design. Manage project scope, change orders, risk mitigation, and contract administration. Monitor project financial performance including revenue recognition, forecasting, and profitability. Coordinate with utilities, permitting agencies, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Lead project meetings, executive reporting, and client presentations. Ensure compliance with company QA/QC procedures, safety requirements, and industry standards. Mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and technical staff. Support business development efforts including proposals, estimates, and client relationship management. Identify opportunities for additional work with existing clients.

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 Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Substation should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience managing electric utility infrastructure projects.
  • Experience managing HV Transmission and/or Substation projects (69kV-500kV).
  • Proven experience managing projects through the complete lifecycle.
  • Strong background managing engineering and construction teams.
  • Experience managing project budgets ranging from $5M-$100M+.
  • Strong knowledge of utility project execution, scheduling, contracts, and risk management.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

What's on offer:

  • Competitive annual salary ranging from $175,000 to $190,000 USD.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package.
  • Lead complex, high-impact transmission and substation projects (69kV-500kV)
  • Clear career advancement into Program Management and leadership roles
  • Collaborative, employee-focused culture with long-term project stability
  • Opportunity to support grid modernization, renewable energy, and data center power infrastructure initiatives

If you are passionate about driving success in the energy sector and have the skills to excel as a Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Substation, we encourage you to apply today.

Job summary:

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Engineering Design and R&D

Industry: Energy & Natural Resources

Location: Chattanooga

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Lauren Just

Job Reference: JN-072026-7060286

Job Nature: Hybrid working

Michael Page
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