Senior Transmission Project Manager

Looking for a familia? As an award-winning, woman-owned, minority-owned boutique engineering firm, we’re on the lookout for spirited candidates to join our ever-growing familia. We’re proud to be recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in St. Louis, a reflection of our people-first culture and commitment to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. Our mission is simple: deliver world-class engineering services while fostering close-knit collaborations with our clients. If you’re passionate, diligent, and ready to make an impact, you’ll find your place with us at LUZCO. Let’s exceed expectations together and make engineering a space where everyone belongs. You’re more than an employee. You’re a familia member. As a member of the familia, we make sure this is more than just a job. Benefits Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and a fun employee recognition platform to celebrate your wins. Flexibility: We value a life-friendly culture. You’ll collaborate with your supervisor to set a routine that balances your needs and your team’s. PTO and Holidays are included, too. Diversity: We thrive on diversity and the unique perspectives everyone brings. Our team is a melting pot of skills and experiences, which helps us approach challenges from all angles. Growth: Your growth is our priority. Whether it’s tuition reimbursement for school or certifications, you’ll work closely with industry pros to map out and achieve your career goals. Giving Back: We’re all about making a difference. Each year, we set aside paid time off for you to get involved in your community and give back. Work Environment: Enjoy a relaxed vibe with weekly staff meetings (lunch included!), a fully stocked kitchen, a dog-friendly office, a relaxed dress code, and weekly happy hours! Sound like a familia you’re ready to join? Here's the details on what we are looking for in this position: We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager with proven expertise in high-voltage transmission line or substation projects. You’ll oversee full lifecycle execution, from siting and permitting to construction and closeout, while driving schedules, managing scope, and ensuring client satisfaction. This role demands strong leadership, technical insight, and the ability to coordinate across teams and stakeholders. You’ll be the central point of contact for project performance, reporting directly to the Lead PM. Essential Responsibilities Manage all phases of transmission/substation projects: planning, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout. Maintain strong communication between field teams, the project office, and clients. Drive project schedules, control scope, and manage cost forecasts and accruals. Develop and implement project policies, controls, and execution plans. Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables meet client expectations and internal standards. Report regularly to the Lead Project Manager on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring home office support. Knowledge & Skills Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field. 10+ years of experience managing high-voltage transmission or substation projects. Project management experience must include the construction phase of project execution. In-depth knowledge of substations and/or transmission lines, with the ability to articulate this understanding clearly. Proven ability to engage effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contacts on project-related matters. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Project Management Professional PMP certification is a plus. Willingness to travel for projects within a 1-3 hour radius from the reporting location. Valid driver’s license required; must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the company’s vehicle driving privileges. Join our team. We're all familia here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Luzco Technologies, LLC.