Associate Project Manager - Substation & Transmission

Sargent Lundy; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

EAP

Back-Up Daycare

FSA/HSA

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

Charitable Giving

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Project Controls/PMO professional for coordinating project management across the full project life cycle in grid-related work. The role supports project leadership, prepares workflows and procedures, and helps manage budgets, schedules, and reporting.

The position requires strong Excel skills, experience with project controls, and the ability to travel 10–25% domestically. A high school diploma is required, with a BS in a related field preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in construction or engineering project controls, planning, scheduling, and earned value (ideally in power).
• Knowledge of field/site work sequencing across civil, structural, electrical trades.
• Experience in energy/power/utility industries.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize work under deadlines.
• Advanced MS Excel for detailed spreadsheets, data management, and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project management functions across project life cycle.
• Implement project controls and methodologies.
• Assemble data/documentation for project team and client requests.
• Create workflows, processes, and procedures.
• Support contract processing and project setup.
• Develop and compile periodic project reporting for monitoring and decisions.
• Coordinate invoice packages and financial tracking with accounts payable.

Skills

Project controls

MS Excel (advanced)

Communication

Organization & prioritization

Travel 10-25%

Education

High school diploma or GED

BS in Construction Management / Engineering / Business

Tools

Primavera

Power BI

SQL

Power Query

Databricks/Tableau

Job description

Description

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

This position will interface with project team leadership and stakeholders to coordinate project management functions throughout the project life cycle in support of Grid work. The role will provide an opportunity to understand and develop solutions to meet Project Management needs and Client requirements for the successful execution of projects. Using a variety of industry and proprietary software tools, and under the direction of project leadership, you may perform the following tasks:

• Understand S&L and client procedures and processes, and ensure project team deliverables are in compliance
• Implement project controls and project management tools and methodology
• Assemble supporting data and documentation in response to project team and client requests
• Create workflows, processes, flowcharts, and procedures
• Support contract processing and new project setup
• Develop and compile periodic project reporting to support project monitoring and decision making
• Compile and coordinate the preparation of invoice packages
• Process Subcontractor Purchase Orders with procurement department
• Work with project management and controls department to maintain budgets, update accruals, and forecast cash flow
• Prepare, maintain, and track Change Order Logs and RFI Logs
• Attend project walkdowns and regular site visits to interface with contractors and material vendors
• Attend or run regular project stakeholder meetings and document minutes to disperse to the team
• Help prepare and compile proposals, org charts, and PowerPoint presentations
• Coordinate with project management to organize, report and present project financials, schedule status, risks and mitigation plans, contract backlogs, project status, and staffing plans
• Provide training and supervise administrative assistants
• Travel to client offices and project sites, as required

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• 3+ years of construction or engineering internship, co-op, or work experience which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry
• Knowledge of field/site work sequencing including civil, structural, electrical, and other related trades in the power, heavy civil, or commercial construction industry
• Experience within the energy, power, or utility industry
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel in creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels
• Eager to cultivate program and project knowledge to make a valuable impact to the PMO team operation; willing to engage with others to understand PMO team and client needs
• Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail
• A high school diploma or GED
• Comfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Experience analyzing, validating, and reporting project, operational, financial, or engineering data using advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL, or similar analytics tools.
• Familiarity with data visualization, dashboard development, and KPI reporting to support project performance monitoring and decision-making.
• Experience working with large datasets, data quality validation, data cleansing, and process automation using Python, R, SQL, Power Query, or comparable tools.
• Knowledge of database concepts, data pipelines, ETL processes, or business intelligence platforms such as Power BI, Databricks, Tableau, or similar technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to identify trends, anomalies, risks, and improvement opportunities through quantitative analysis and present findings to stakeholders.
• Experience documenting business processes, developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• A BS in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar degree
• Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera
• Familiarity with finance and accounting systems
• Engineering design experience is a plus
• PMP Certification is a plus
• Construction/field knowledge or experience is a plus

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• 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

$74,353 - $113,595

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.