PROJECT MANAGER – T&S

LOCATION: Remote

SCHEDULE: Standard

DURATION: 12-Month Contract

PAY:$64-69/hr

Job Responsibilities:

In this role, you will manage and oversee large, complex Transmission & Substation (T&S) projects from budgetary approval through execution, commissioning, and final closeout. You will lead cross-functional project teams to ensure projects are completed safely, within approved budgets, and according to established schedules. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating cross-functional project teams, including Engineering, CRE, Siting & Permitting, Legal, Environmental, ISC, Business Services, External Affairs, T&S Construction, and T&S Operations.
• Managing all aspects of project execution, including safety, scheduling, budgeting, planning, risk management, and contract administration.
• Developing and maintaining project plans to achieve approved budgets, schedules, and project objectives.
• Collaborating with T&S Construction on construction schedules, clearance planning, and project execution.
• Preparing and providing monthly budget forecasts and expenditure reports.
• Ensuring compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements, including the preparation and submission of required documentation.
• Managing project communications, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Identifying project risks and challenges and developing strategies to mitigate potential impacts.
• Supporting commissioning, project closeout, and final documentation requirements.
• Working directly with T&S major project leadership to resolve project challenges and ensure successful project delivery.
• Acting in the company's best interests throughout the management and execution of all assigned project activities.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Oversee project execution from budgetary approval through completion and placement into service.
• Lead project teams to deliver large, complex transmission and substation projects within approved budgets and schedules.
• Manage project safety requirements and ensure adherence to applicable company policies and safety standards.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, expenditures, and overall performance to identify and address potential delays or cost overruns.
• Develop project management plans and coordinate resources across multiple departments.
• Manage project risks, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Administer project contracts and coordinate with internal stakeholders to support contractual compliance.
• Prepare project status updates, monthly budget forecasts, and other required management reports.
• Coordinate construction activities, including scheduling, clearance planning, and execution, in partnership with T&S Construction.
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit FERC compliance documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with project teams, leadership, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate final project documentation, financial closeout, and other closeout activities to ensure projects are properly completed.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong project management, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Extensive knowledge of transmission and substation projects, including engineering and construction processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Experience with project risk management, contract administration, and project reporting.
• Knowledge of construction planning, clearance coordination, and field execution requirements.
• Familiarity with FERC compliance requirements and related project documentation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to resolve complex project challenges.
• Ability to monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Commitment to workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and company policies.
• Ability to manage multiple project activities while maintaining focus on budget, schedule, quality, and safety.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• 15 or more years of experience leading Transmission & Substation projects or related projects.
• Extensive engineering and project management expertise, particularly in large, complex capital projects.
• Proven experience managing projects from budgetary approval through execution, commissioning, and final closeout.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience coordinating with construction teams on project schedules, clearance planning, and execution.
• Experience with FERC compliance documentation and project closeout requirements preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

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