High Voltage Transmission Project Manager

POWER Engineers; Freeport (ME); Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the electric power delivery sector is seeking a High Voltage Transmission Project Manager to lead significant projects across North America. This remote role requires a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in project and program management, particularly within the Electric Utility sector. You will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, managing client relationships, and leading project teams to success. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a positive impact in the industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Life Insurance

401K

Telehealth

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 15+ years in project and program management within Electric Utility/Power Delivery.
• PMP certification is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large projects, achieving performance metrics for both Owner and POWER.
• Manage project risks, budgets, and issues using risk registers and issue logs.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Budget Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or technology

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

High Voltage Transmission Project Manager

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POWER Engineers, a member of WSP, provides program management services for major electric power delivery projects across North America and globally. We seek a talented Program Manager to lead operational excellence in program and portfolio management, enhancing POWER’s leadership position as the preferred delivery partner. This is a remote position with up to 50% travel required.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large projects, achieving performance metrics for both Owner and POWER.
• Develop project team organization, including roles, responsibilities, resource plans, and onboarding.
• Maintain schedules, oversee budgets, participate in proposals, and manage client relationships.
• Manage project risks, budgets, and issues using risk registers and issue logs.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project teams and other PMs.
• Ensure financial success of programs, monitor metrics, and manage subcontractors.
• Establish change management processes and lead owner governance reviews.
• Track and analyze project KPIs, report performance, and manage full lifecycle costs and schedules using EVM and CPM.
• Demonstrate skills in CPM scheduling, budget analysis, team leadership, proposal writing, and client presentations.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or technology.
• 15+ years in project and program management within Electric Utility/Power Delivery.
• Experience in program mobilization, execution, and developing strategies for large T&D programs.
• PMP certification.
• Relevant utility contacts and ability to travel up to 50%.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Understanding of power delivery/utility business drivers.
• Building trusted client and team relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.

POWER Engineers, a WSP member, is a global consulting firm in environmental and engineering sectors, creating positive impacts in power, transportation, environmental, and property sectors. We offer a rewarding career with competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, life insurance, 401K, telehealth, parental leave, fertility benefits, and gender-affirming care.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Base salary range: $140,000 - $180,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.