Project Manager

Spencer Ogden; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden seeks a Project Manager to support transmission infrastructure projects with emphasis on siting, routing, permitting and regulatory approvals.

You will coordinate internal and external teams, provide expert guidance on land use and regulatory requirements, and drive projects through the siting and regulatory process, including filings and public meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and siting or land development permitting experience.
• Experience with transmission or infrastructure siting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of land use, environmental and regulatory processes.
• Public speaking and stakeholder engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate siting and routing activities for transmission infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical guidance on land use, permitting, siting, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, agencies, and stakeholders to drive decisions.
• Support regulatory filings, permitting applications, zoning approvals, public meetings, and workshops.
• Review applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards to identify project impacts.
• Develop and maintain project procedures to ensure regulatory and company compliance.
• Support project scope, scheduling, budgeting, and task coordination.
• Prepare and review technical and regulatory reports and documentation.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members and report project status to management.
• Utilize GIS, CAD, and analytical tools to support project activities.

Skills

Siting and routing

Land development permitting

Public speaking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Geography, Planning, or related field

Tools

GIS

CAD

Job description

We are seeking a Project Manager to support transmission infrastructure projects, with a focus on siting, routing, permitting, and regulatory approvals. This role will serve as a subject matter expert while coordinating internal and external teams to successfully move projects through the siting and regulatory process.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate siting and routing activities for transmission infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on land use, permitting, siting, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, agencies, and other stakeholders to drive project decisions and consensus.
• Support regulatory filings, permitting applications, zoning approvals, public meetings, workshops, and open houses.
• Review applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards to identify project impacts and requirements.
• Develop and maintain project procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Support project scope development, scheduling, task coordination, and budget oversight.
• Prepare and review technical and regulatory reports and documentation.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members and communicate project status and recommendations to management.
• Utilize GIS, CAD, and other analytical tools as needed to support project activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Geography, Planning, or a related field.
• Siting and routing or land development permitting experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with transmission/infrastructure siting and routing or land development permitting.
• Experience working across multiple regulatory jurisdictions.
• Strong knowledge of land use, environmental, permitting, and regulatory processes.
• Experience with state and federal permitting and regulatory filings.
• Public speaking and presentation experience, including zoning, permitting, or community meetings.
• Project management experience including scope, schedule, budget, and task coordination.
• Experience with GIS, CAD, or other design/analytical software.
• Strong technical writing, communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.