Senior Project Manager - Transmission and Substation

Title: Senior Project Manager

Reports To: Director, Project Management & Estimating

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Roseville, CA office or remote

Salary: $120,000 - $190,000 DOE + bonus

Benefits: Generous Health, Dental, 401k, Paid Time Off

Position Summary

TW Powerline is an established electrical utility contractor specializing in high-voltage transmission and substation construction. We provide comprehensive EPC construction services for utility, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects, with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

As we grow, we are adding an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee all aspects of assigned transmission and substation construction projects. This position is responsible for managing the complete project lifecycle, including material takeoffs, procurement, project planning, budgeting, scheduling, construction execution, financial performance, and project closeout.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, capable of managing multiple small and medium projects simultaneously, and ensures successful execution while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and field operations personnel.

This position is open to working remote with occasional travel to project locations and the Roseville, CA office as needed to achieve project success. Project territory is primarily in California, Nevada, and other western states, therefore candidates in the Sacramento area or in the Pacific or Mountain time zones will be prioritized.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Preconstruction

• Assume full responsibility for assigned projects from contract award through final completion.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, estimates, and project requirements to develop a comprehensive understanding of project scope.
• Perform and verify detailed material quantity takeoffs from construction drawings and specifications.
• Develop project execution plans, including construction sequencing, resource requirements, equipment needs, and subcontractor coordination.
• Establish and maintain project budgets, baseline schedules, procurement logs, and project tracking systems.
• Identify potential risks, scope gaps, and constructability concerns prior to construction.
• Coordinate project turnover from estimating to operations to ensure alignment on scope, budget, and contractual obligations.

Material Procurement & Subcontractor Management

• Develop and manage material procurement schedules to support construction milestones.
• Prepare material requisitions, solicit vendor quotations, evaluate proposals, and coordinate purchase orders.
• Work closely with procurement personnel to ensure materials are ordered accurately, delivered on schedule, and within budget.
• Track long-lead equipment and materials, proactively addressing potential delivery delays.
• Coordinate subcontractor procurement, scope development, scheduling, and performance.
• Review vendor and subcontractor invoices for accuracy and compliance with purchase orders and contractual requirements.

Project Execution & Construction Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, coordinating with clients, field operations, engineering teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Work closely with superintendents and field leadership to ensure construction activities align with project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Monitor construction progress, manpower utilization, equipment requirements, and material availability.
• Identify and resolve project challenges related to design, scheduling, procurement, and field execution.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, drawing revisions, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Lead regular project coordination meetings with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Ensure project activities comply with contractual requirements, company safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Support field operations with timely decisions, resources, and coordination necessary to maintain productivity.

Financial Management & Project Controls

• Maintain full accountability for the financial performance of assigned projects.
• Develop, monitor, and update project budgets, cost forecasts, and estimated costs at completion.
• Track labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and other project expenditures against established budgets.
• Identify cost overruns, productivity concerns, and opportunities to improve project profitability.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress billings, change order requests, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor project cash flow, accounts receivable, and outstanding change orders.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reports and project status updates to company leadership.
• Ensure all scope changes and additional work are properly documented, priced, and approved.

Project Closeout

• Manage project completion activities, including punch lists, testing, commissioning coordination, and final inspections.
• Ensure all required closeout documentation, as-built drawings, test reports, and turnover packages are completed and submitted.
• Coordinate final billing, subcontractor reconciliation, and release of outstanding project commitments.
• Resolve outstanding contractual and commercial issues prior to project completion.
• Conduct project reviews to evaluate financial performance, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience specifically managing transmission and/or substation projects.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage electrical construction methods, materials, equipment, and project sequencing.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical construction drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, and material schedules.
• Knowledge of key vendors, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients in the T&D sector.
• Experience performing material takeoffs, developing budgets, managing procurement, and preparing project schedules.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, change order management, cost tracking, and project financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and other construction management software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with utility-scale renewable energy, high-voltage transmission lines, and electrical substations.
• Experience managing union labor and working with IBEW contractors.
• Familiarity with EPC contracts and utility construction standards.
• Experience managing projects involving multiple subcontractors, long-lead equipment, and complex construction schedules.

Key Performance Expectations

Success in this position will be measured by:

• Project Profitability: Delivering projects at or above established gross profit targets.
• Schedule Performance: Meeting contractual milestones and project completion dates.
• Cost Control: Maintaining accurate budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete projections.
• Procurement Performance: Ensuring materials and equipment are available when needed to support construction.
• Project Documentation: Maintaining accurate and timely project records, change orders, and financial reporting.
• Client Satisfaction: Building strong client relationships and delivering projects that meet contractual expectations.
• Project Closeout: Completing final billing, documentation, and commercial reconciliation in a timely manner.