Hybrid Transmission PM: Lead Cross-Functional Projects

Consulting Solutions; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulting Solutions is seeking a Transmission Project Manager to oversee planned and emergent capital construction projects for a major electric utility within its geographic footprint.

This role leads cross-functional teams of design engineers, procurement, construction management, and planning personnel, and ensures cost forecasts and schedules are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Associate degree or two-year college degree required.
• Working knowledge of project management principles.
• Experience in project decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Proven cross-functional team leadership.
• Experience leading construction or utility projects preferred.
• PMP, CAPM, CMII, PE certifications or equivalent are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple transmission capital construction projects from planning through completion.
• Lead cross-functional project teams across engineering, procurement, construction management, planning.
• Develop and maintain accurate cost forecasts.
• Maintain and monitor project schedules throughout the lifecycle.
• Track milestones and ensure timely completion.
• Identify risks and potential schedule or cost impacts.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between stakeholders.
• Apply project management principles to support execution.
• Make project-related decisions using critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Conduct approximately one site visit per week.
• Build relationships with stakeholders from staff to senior leadership.

Skills

PM experience

Project management principles

Cross-functional leadership

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Team leadership

Collaboration

Scheduling & cost controls

Decision making

Construction management knowledge

Utility industry experience

Certifications (PMP/CAPM/CMII/PE)

Education

Associate degree or two-year college

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Consulting Solutions is seeking a Transmission Project Manager to oversee planned and emergent capital construction projects for a major electric utility within its geographic footprint.

This role leads cross-functional teams of design engineers, procurement, construction management, and planning personnel, and ensures cost forecasts and schedules are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.