Lead Project Manager - Substation & Transmission

Description

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office.

The role offers the opportunity to manage the execution of multiple transmission, substation, and distribution projects, coordinating with internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of capital project execution.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management
• Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through the entire project life cycle
• Accountable for all phases of the project life cycle from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and close‑out
• Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability; mentor and coach team members
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
• Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget, and other dashboard items
• Identify and control construction risk
• Recognize, identify, track and control change
• Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors
• Prepare reports that present project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
• Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

• 15+ years of experience in Project Management of Utility, Construction, Engineering, or other relevant experience
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in capital project management
• Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
• A high school diploma or GED
• Comfortable with approximately 10‑25% domestic travel
• A BS in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar degree (valued but not required)
• Engineering design experience is a plus
• PMP Certification is a plus
• Construction/field knowledge or experience is a plus

Benefits

Award‑Winning Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$142,710.00 - $215,440.00

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

Location: Denver, CO, United States