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Hydrogen Group; United States; Remote; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is seeking a Project Manager for Transmission & Substation (T&S) on a 12-month remote contract. You will oversee large, complex projects from budget approval through execution, commissioning, and closeout, coordinating across Engineering, Legal, Environmental, and Construction teams.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and FERC documentation compliance with a focus on safety, schedules, and budgets. PMP certification is preferred; 15+ years in T&S is ideal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience leading Transmission & Substation projects or related projects.
• Experience managing projects from budgetary approval through execution, commissioning, and final closeout.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large, complex Transmission & Substation (T&S) projects from budget approval through execution, commissioning, and closeout.
• Lead cross-functional project teams across Engineering, CRE, Siting & Permitting, Legal, Environmental, ISC, Business Services, External Affairs, and Construction.
• Manage all aspects of project execution including safety, scheduling, budgeting, planning, risk management, and contract administration.
• Develop and maintain project plans to meet budgets, schedules, and objectives.
• Coordinate with T&S Construction on schedules, clearance planning, and execution.
• Prepare monthly budget forecasts and expenditure reports.
• Ensure compliance with FERC documentation requirements.
• Manage project communications, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support commissioning, closeout, and final documentation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Contract administration

FERC compliance

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER – T&S

LOCATION: Remote
SCHEDULE: Standard
DURATION: 12-Month Contract
PAY: $64-69/hr

Job Responsibilities:

In this role, you will manage and oversee large, complex Transmission & Substation (T&S) projects from budgetary approval through execution, commissioning, and final closeout. You will lead cross-functional project teams to ensure projects are completed safely, within approved budgets, and according to established schedules. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating cross-functional project teams, including Engineering, CRE, Siting & Permitting, Legal, Environmental, ISC, Business Services, External Affairs, T&S Construction, and T&S Operations.


• Managing all aspects of project execution, including safety, scheduling, budgeting, planning, risk management, and contract administration.


• Developing and maintaining project plans to achieve approved budgets, schedules, and project objectives.


• Collaborating with T&S Construction on construction schedules, clearance planning, and project execution.


• Preparing and providing monthly budget forecasts and expenditure reports.


• Ensuring compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements, including the preparation and submission of required documentation.


• Managing project communications, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.


• Identifying project risks and challenges and developing strategies to mitigate potential impacts.


• Supporting commissioning, project closeout, and final documentation requirements.


• Working directly with T&S major project leadership to resolve project challenges and ensure successful project delivery.


• Acting in the company's best interests throughout the management and execution of all assigned project activities.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Oversee project execution from budgetary approval through completion and placement into service.


• Lead project teams to deliver large, complex transmission and substation projects within approved budgets and schedules.


• Manage project safety requirements and ensure adherence to applicable company policies and safety standards.


• Monitor project schedules, milestones, expenditures, and overall performance to identify and address potential delays or cost overruns.


• Develop project management plans and coordinate resources across multiple departments.


• Manage project risks, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.


• Administer project contracts and coordinate with internal stakeholders to support contractual compliance.


• Prepare project status updates, monthly budget forecasts, and other required management reports.


• Coordinate construction activities, including scheduling, clearance planning, and execution, in partnership with T&S Construction.


• Prepare, coordinate, and submit FERC compliance documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.


• Maintain effective communication with project teams, leadership, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.


• Coordinate final project documentation, financial closeout, and other closeout activities to ensure projects are properly completed.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong project management, leadership, and organizational skills.


• Extensive knowledge of transmission and substation projects, including engineering and construction processes.


• Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.


• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.


• Experience with project risk management, contract administration, and project reporting.


• Knowledge of construction planning, clearance coordination, and field execution requirements.


• Familiarity with FERC compliance requirements and related project documentation.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively across multiple departments.


• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to resolve complex project challenges.


• Ability to monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.


• Commitment to workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and company policies.


• Ability to manage multiple project activities while maintaining focus on budget, schedule, quality, and safety.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.


• 15 or more years of experience leading Transmission & Substation projects or related projects.


• Extensive engineering and project management expertise, particularly in large, complex capital projects.


• Proven experience managing projects from budgetary approval through execution, commissioning, and final closeout.


• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder relationships.


• Experience coordinating with construction teams on project schedules, clearance planning, and execution.


• Experience with FERC compliance documentation and project closeout requirements preferred.


• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.