Hybrid Project Manager: Substation & Transmission Projects

Sargent & Lundy; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 134,546 - 205,557; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

401(k)

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Columbus, Ohio seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead transmission, substation, and distribution projects. The role supports a hybrid work model, combining home and office collaboration, and requires coordinating with internal and external teams to drive capital projects to on-time, on-budget completion.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years of utility/construction PM experience, proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, strong communication skills, and 10–25% domestic

Qualifications

• 12+ years of project management experience
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Capital project management experience
• Ability to travel 10-25% domestically
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management
• Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project life cycle
• Accountable for all phases of the project life cycle from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and close out
• Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability; mentor and coach team members
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
• Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items
• Identify and control construction risk
• Recognize, identify, track and control change
• Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors
• Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
• Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results

Skills

Project management

Multi-disciplinary teams

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

BS in Construction Management

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Columbus, Ohio seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead transmission, substation, and distribution projects. The role supports a hybrid work model, combining home and office collaboration, and requires coordinating with internal and external teams to drive capital projects to on-time, on-budget completion.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years of utility/construction PM experience, proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, strong communication skills, and 10–25% domestic