Hybrid Project Manager: Transmission & Substation Programs

Sargent & Lundy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

EAP

Back-Up Daycare

401(k)

Merit Scholarship Program

Employee Discount Program

Tuition Assistance

Professional Licensure Bonus

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead multi‑discipline transmission, substation and distribution initiatives in a hybrid work setting. You will coordinate with internal and external teams to drive capital project execution through all lifecycle phases.

The role requires 7+ years in project management, proven leadership of multi‑disciplinary teams, and strong client liaison skills. Domestic travel of ~10‑25% is expected, with a focus on safety, schedule, and budget

Qualifications

• 7+ 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.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Comfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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

Leadership

Capital project management

Client liaison

Communication

Team coordination

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead multi‑discipline transmission, substation and distribution initiatives in a hybrid work setting. You will coordinate with internal and external teams to drive capital project execution through all lifecycle phases.

The role requires 7+ years in project management, proven leadership of multi‑disciplinary teams, and strong client liaison skills. Domestic travel of ~10‑25% is expected, with a focus on safety, schedule, and budget