Project Manager — Overhead Transmission

The Planet Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead overhead transmission line projects from concept to completion in Fort Worth, TX. You will be responsible for profitability, schedules, and coordinating with owners, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

This role emphasizes client relationship development, repeat business generation, and support for new opportunities, with strong communication, scheduling, cost control, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of applicable project management experience.
• Experience on construction project sites or managing programs in energy, manufacturing, oil and gas, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work overtime in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to collaborate with owners, contractors, engineers, designers, and stakeholders.
• Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management of projects from concept through completion.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope and costs.
• Develop and implement project policies, control systems, and PM plans.
• Direct and coordinate multiple disciplines on projects of moderate scope.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure deliverables meet client expectations and QA standards.
• Manage project financials including forecasts, accruals, staffing, risk and change management.
• Manage communications and stakeholder coordination.
• Serve as primary client contact for strategic planning, budgets, and scheduling.
• Prepare proposals and participate in contract negotiations.
• Develop client relationships and identify repeat business opportunities.
• Provide regular progress reports on cost, schedule, procurement, safety, and design questions.
• Travel to client/project locations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Duration: Direct-Hire

Our growing Overhead Transmission Line team is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of overhead transmission projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for project profitability, successful completion within established schedules, and maintaining strong professional relationships with project owners, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

The Project Manager will also be responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships, generating repeat business, expanding service opportunities, and supporting new business development efforts.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide overall management of projects from concept through completion, including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid-phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and project closeout.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage project scope, and control costs.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project control systems, and execute project management plans.
• Direct and coordinate multiple disciplines on projects of moderate scope or manage a combination of smaller projects.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure deliverables and services meet client expectations and internal quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Manage project financials, including detailed cost forecasts, accruals, staffing and resource forecasts, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and personnel-related issues.
• Manage all aspects of project communication and stakeholder coordination.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding strategic planning, scope management, budgets, subcontracting, staffing, environmental compliance, facility support, and schedule performance.
• Prepare proposals, assist with presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
• Develop existing client relationships, establish new relationships, and identify opportunities for repeat business and expanded services.
• Provide regular reporting on project progress, cost and schedule performance, procurement issues, safety and environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and issues requiring additional support.
• Travel to client and project locations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited program.
• 7+ years of applicable project management experience.
• Prior experience working on construction project sites or managing programs within industries such as energy, manufacturing, oil and gas, process, transmission and distribution, aviation, commercial, government, or water is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment, including overtime when required.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with owners, contractors, engineers, designers, and other stakeholders within a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Strong experience with document control, project scheduling, cost control, and overall project management.