Hybrid Project Manager: Transmission & Substation

Sargent & Lundy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary utility, transmission, and distribution projects in a hybrid work environment in the United States. You will coordinate across departments to oversee capital project lifecycles from initiation through closeout.

The role emphasizes ownership of safety, schedule, and budget, with responsibility for client experience, performance metrics, and risk control.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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.
• 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

Team Leadership

Capital Projects

Client Liaison

Multitasking

Communication

Collaboration

Travel Ready

High School Diploma

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary utility, transmission, and distribution projects in a hybrid work environment in the United States. You will coordinate across departments to oversee capital project lifecycles from initiation through closeout.

The role emphasizes ownership of safety, schedule, and budget, with responsibility for client experience, performance metrics, and risk control.