Hybrid Project Manager — Substations & Transmission

Sargent Lundy; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced senior project manager to oversee multiple transmission, substation and distribution projects with a hybrid work arrangement (home/office). You will coordinate with internal and external departments to manage capital project execution across lifecycle phases, from initiation to close-out, ensuring safety, schedule and budget compliance.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in project management for utilities, strong leadership, and excellent communication,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Project Management of Utility, Construction, Engineering, or other relevant experience.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in capital project management.
• Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Comfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel.

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

Team leadership

Capital project management

Client liaison

Multitasking

Written & verbal communication

Collaborative work style

High school diploma

Domestic travel 10-25%

Education

BS in Construction Management

Engineering design experience

PMP Certification

Construction/field knowledge

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced senior project manager to oversee multiple transmission, substation and distribution projects with a hybrid work arrangement (home/office). You will coordinate with internal and external departments to manage capital project execution across lifecycle phases, from initiation to close-out, ensuring safety, schedule and budget compliance.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in project management for utilities, strong leadership, and excellent communication,