Project Manager - Electric Utilities (Transmission & Distribution)

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution

Full-time, permanent role with competitive salary, excellent benefits, and strong opportunities for advancement.
This position may be based out of St. Louis, MO or Columbus, OH.
A pre-employment drug screen and background check are required as part of the onboarding process.

Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for leading transmission projects from concept through completion, with a focus on overhead transmission line design and execution. The role requires strong client-facing skills, project financial ownership, and the ability to manage interdisciplinary engineering and construction activities while driving high‑quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage transmission projects from planning through closeout, including siting, permitting, engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, construction coordination, and final turnover.
• Build, maintain, and grow client relationships; support business development and participate in proposals and contract negotiations.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, forecasting, scope, risk management, change management, and staffing.
• Serve as the primary client contact, ensuring communication, alignment, and high‑quality delivery.
• Develop and implement project execution plans, project controls, and QA/QC processes.
• Report project status, including progress, cost metrics, schedule impacts, risks, and issues requiring leadership support.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to strategic planning and pursuit of repeat business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in transmission & distribution or related engineering project management.
• 3+ years managing transmission engineering projects (overhead design strongly preferred).
• Experience with transmission design standards, including NESC and relevant industry codes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present complex information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project financials, forecasting, scope, schedules, contracts, and risk.
• Proven success developing client relationships and leading multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• PMP certification.
• Experience delivering full lifecycle transmission projects, including engineering and construction coordination.