Hybrid Substation & Transmission Project Lead

Sargent Lundy; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary energy projects in a hybrid work setup. You will oversee transmission, substation, and distribution initiatives across the full life cycle, coordinating with internal and external teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and client satisfaction.

The role requires 15+ years in project management within utilities/engineering, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Travel of roughly 10–25% is expected.

Qualifications

• 15+ 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

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary energy projects in a hybrid work setup. You will oversee transmission, substation, and distribution initiatives across the full life cycle, coordinating with internal and external teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and client satisfaction.

The role requires 15+ years in project management within utilities/engineering, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Travel of roughly 10–25% is expected.