Project Manager - Transmission and Substation Team

Welty Energy; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) contributions

Job summary

A leading energy services firm is actively seeking a Project Manager to join their Transmission and Substation Project Management team. This position focuses on planning and coordinating projects, requiring 6+ years of experience in the electric utility sector and a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management. The role is remote but requires presence in Virginia or West Virginia for client site visits. A comprehensive benefits package is also offered including health and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management experience in the electric utility sector.
• High voltage experience strongly preferred.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with stakeholders to maintain communication.
• Act as the primary point of contact with clients.
• Conduct technical reviews and project planning meetings.
• Provide schedule updates to management teams.
• Oversee construction package reviews and site safety inspections.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder Interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Welty Energy is looking for a Project Manager to join our growing Transmission and Substation Project Management team!

Who is Welty Energy?

Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty Enterprises, is a professional services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, distribution engineering, substation engineering and construction oversight on transmission, substation and distribution projects ranging in voltages from 4kV to 765kV.

Headquartered in Akron, OH, and working nationally, Welty Energy currently manages approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S.

As a Project Manager

You will focus on planning, organizing, and coordinating the completion of all activities for substation and transmission line projects ranging from 69kV to 765kV. You will also contribute to mentoring and training of junior team members with the ultimate goal of team success.

Although remote, this role is required to be in Virginia or West Virginia with travel to client sites as required (15‑20%).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with all applicable stakeholders on your project(s) to ensure that communication across the lines is established and maintained throughout the life cycle of the project(s).
• Act as the primary point of contact with the client regarding your project(s).
• Conduct technical reviews of specifications, drawings, contracts, addenda, and other construction documents to ensure constructability with our client’s standards and specifications while utilizing the technical expertise of others as needed.
• Conduct and direct project planning and status meetings to ensure schedule and financial adherence to projects are being maintained and significant issues are clearly disseminated to relevant participants.
• Provide schedule updates of the engineering, construction, and budget status of each project to the appropriate management teams (internal and external).
• Oversee and coordinate construction package reviews, pre‑award meetings, field visits, and pre‑award project site walk‑downs.
• Act as the single point of contact for construction on submittals, reviews, and coordination of required project information and documents.
• Ensure that necessary outages are identified, submitted, and communicated in a timely manner to avoid schedule interruptions and conflicts with other projects in the area.
• Ensure that required permits are obtained for all fieldwork and required approvals are secured from applicable parties.
• Assist the Portfolio Manager(s) with the coordination, preparation, and reporting of significant activities on construction projects and programs, in addition to performing other related tasks and assignments as required.
• Perform site safety inspections regularly at project locations.
• Focus on stakeholder interaction and client expectations when planning and executing projects.
• Follow project management tenets to properly estimate, monitor, and control approved funding, resources, schedules, and project activities.
• Follow your client’s methods, processes, and policies while planning and executing projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent years of experience in electric utility project management field.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in project management for the electric utility sector.
• High voltage experience strongly preferred.
• PMP preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership and organizational skills.

Travel

15‑20% travel required including initial onboarding, annual all‑hands meeting, and to client sites.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) contributions.

Important Notice To US Applicants

Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty Building Company, LLC., is an at‑will employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.