Project Manager

TD Thornton; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation time

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSAs

401(k) match

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

FSAs

Job summary

TD Thornton is a premier consulting firm specializing in project management and project controls solutions. We seek a Mid‑Senior Project Manager in Sacramento to lead transmission & substation projects from $500K to $25M, hybrid work model.

You will manage the full project lifecycle, develop schedules, control budgets, coordinate cross‑functional teams, mentor junior PMs, and report to senior leadership. Strong engineering/CM/Business background and 5+ years in utility projects are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in electric utility transmission/substation projects.
• Experience with high-voltage substations, transmission lines, switchyards, or related infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of utility project lifecycle management, including engineering, construction, commissioning, energization.
• Experience developing and managing detailed project schedules.
• Budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and integrated schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of transmission line, substation, switchyard, and high-voltage projects from roughly $500K to $25M.
• Manage projects through the full lifecycle: planning, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, energization, closeout.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules with critical path activities and milestones.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and cost performance, identifying risks and corrective actions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, environmental, real estate, construction management, and field ops.
• Serve as primary contact for stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and utility partners.
• Lead project meetings and communicate schedule, budget, risk, and status to senior leadership.
• Review deliverables, progress, change orders, contracts, and contractor performance.
• Support permitting, environmental compliance, land rights, and agency coordination.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure safe, reliable project execution.
• Mentor junior project managers and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

TD Thornton is a premier consulting firm specializing in project management and project controls solutions. We provide strong onboarding and ongoing support to help our people succeed. We welcome applicants from engineering, construction management, project management, business analytics, scheduling, and anyone who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Job Overview

Title: Project Manager
Sector: Transmission & Substation
Seniority: Mid-Senior
Location: Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Hybrid

Your Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead the execution of transmission line, substation, switchyard, and high-voltage utility infrastructure projects ranging from approximately $500K-$25M.
• Manage projects through the full lifecycle, including planning, engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, energization, and project closeout.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, identifying critical path activities, dependencies, and project milestones.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and cost performance while identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, environmental, real estate, construction management, project controls, and field operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and utility partners.
• Lead project meetings and communicate schedule, budget, risk, and status updates to senior leadership.
• Review engineering deliverables, construction progress, change orders, contracts, and contractor performance.
• Support permitting activities, environmental compliance, land rights, and agency coordination as needed.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain safe, reliable project execution.
• Mentor junior project managers and support continuous improvement initiatives across the project organization.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience supporting electric utility transmission and/or substation capital projects.
• Experience managing projects involving high-voltage substations, transmission lines, switchyards, or other T&D infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of utility project lifecycle management, including engineering, construction, commissioning, and energization.
• Experience developing and managing detailed project schedules.
• Working knowledge of project budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and integrated schedule management.
• Experience managing contractors, engineering consultants, and multiple project stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to provide updates to senior leadership.
• Proven experience managing projects from initiation through closeout.

You’ll Stand Out If You Have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience working as an Owner's Representative on utility capital projects.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, or similar project controls tools.
• Familiarity with transmission planning, relay protection, substation equipment, commissioning, and energization activities.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• $130,000-$165,000 annual salary
• Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Annual Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)