Project Manager 1 - Substation & Transmission

Sargent & Lundy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,019 - 152,807; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Houston, Texas is seeking a Project Manager with over 7 years of experience in utility, construction, or engineering project management. The role involves overseeing multiple projects, ensuring accountability, client satisfaction, and managing a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include project execution, risk management, and reporting performance metrics. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive salary range of $100,019 - $152,807 alongside comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management of utility, construction, engineering, or relevant experience.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success.

Responsibilities

• Manage project execution, contract administration, planning, and resource management.
• Ensure project performance, including safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience.
• Lead and mentor project team members while maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Team management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Client liaison

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office. The position offers the opportunity to manage the execution of multiple transmission, substation, and distribution projects, coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to oversee the life cycle of capital project execution.

Responsibilities

• Project execution, contract administration, planning, and resource management
• Ownership of all aspects of project performance, including safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience throughout the project life cycle
• Accountability for all phases of the project life cycle from initiation through close out
• Managing and directing the project team to ensure accountability; mentoring and coaching team members
• Developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders
• Leading efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
• Supporting the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget, and other dashboard items
• Identifying and controlling construction risk
• Recognizing, identifying, tracking, and controlling change
• Communicating and consulting with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors
• Preparing reports that present project information clearly and concisely to meet client requirements
• Analyzing issues and providing solutions to improve results

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

• 7+ years of experience in project management of utility, construction, engineering, or other relevant experience
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in capital project management
• Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
• A high school diploma or GED
• Comfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel

Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience

• BS in construction management, business, engineering, or similar degree
• Engineering design experience is a plus
• PMP certification is a plus
• Construction/field knowledge or experience is a plus

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement LeaveFlexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range: $100,019 - $152,807

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.