Project Manager Transmission Lines, Substations, and Telecom - Various Locations

RSI EnTech, LLC; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

RSI EnTech currently seeks a qualified Project Manager for transmission lines, substations, and telecom within the TVA service territory. The role supports hybrid work from TVA offices, remote sites, or jobsites, with emphasis on scheduling, budgeting, and cross‑functional leadership.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical preferred) and have 5+ years in project management, especially in transmission/grid projects.

Qualifications

• Leadership and communication skills required for directing multi‑discipline teams.
• Experience with project scoping, cost estimating, and schedule management.
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning through completion within budget and schedule.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to meet performance goals.
• Develop and communicate project plans, risks, and status to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Willing to Travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Project Manager Transmission Lines, Substations, and Telecom

Company Overview

RSI provides full-service environmental and nuclear solutions supporting clients through all phases of cleanup, nuclear operations and security, and facility lifecycle management. Built on a strong foundation of collaboration and a people-first culture, RSI delivers safe, technically sound solutions that help clients achieve mission success in some of the nation's most complex environments.

RSI is part of the ASRC Industrial Services family of companies unified by purpose to deliver safe, reliable solutions to our clients’ unique challenges. We are committed to providing technically superior service, adding value at every stage, and leaving things better than we found them.

Position Summary

RSI EnTech is currently recruiting Project Managers for our client in the TVA service territory. The preferred work locations are Chattanooga, Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee, and Mayfield, Kentucky. However, for the right candidate an alternate work location may be considered as long as it is within TVA’s territory. These roles are hybrid, working either from a TVA office/service center location, remote, or TVA jobsite.

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, direction, management, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects according to specifications, within budget cost from initiation through completion. The Project Manager leads Joint Project Teams (JPTs), applies professional principles, practices and techniques to lead project teams and control project schedule, cost and performance risk to ensure project is completed within a certain set of restraints (e.g., time, budget, people, quality, materials) and a high level of quality. The Project Manager is the single point of contact regarding a specific project and assumes the leadership role in safely managing the project.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads, directs and manages projects from initial planning stages to completion, including post-project analysis in compliance with processes and procedures.
• Actively manages multi-discipline teams including internal and external resources to define and achieve project performance goals, schedule and budget performance.
• Develop full-scale project plans including project scope, accurate and reliable cost estimates, goals and deliverables, and effectively communicates project expectations to management, end users and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner. Proactively communicates project status, issues and risks to management.
• Defines, estimates and secures resources needed to achieve project goals. Integrates sound cost estimating practices into project plans.
• Prepares budget proposals and recommends subsequent budget changes to meet changing requirements, where necessary.
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using formal processes and appropriate tools, such as project management software.
• Tracks project progress, milestones and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met appropriately.
• Assesses project issues and identifies solutions to meet project goals.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identifies potential crises and develop contingency plans.
• Minimizes exposure and risk on projects. Issues stop-work order when adverse risk is identified.
• Solves technical and non-technical problems throughout the life of the project.
• Presents reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.
• Coordinates with other organizations to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Ensures project-related documents are complete, current and stored appropriately.
• Oversees and coordinates work performed by outside contractors.
• Assigns responsibilities and provides direction and support to project team.
• Conducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience.
• Works collaboratively with staff to maintain thorough knowledge of project status and ensure communications are precise.
• Ensures qualified experienced personnel, including contractor personnel are assigned to the project.
• Negotiates and implements pre-contract agreements prior to the issue and approval of formal contact documents. Implements post contract settlements with contractors at the end of the project.
• Interfaces with external customers, news media, attorneys, and elected officials over issues that are potentially sensitive in nature requiring communication in a tactful and sensitive manner.
• Ensures projects are consistent with project management strategy/policies and in accordance with Federal, state and local regulations.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (electrical preferred). May consider an electrical technician based on experience level.
• Project Management (5 years or greater). Transmission/Grid experience preferred(transmission lines, substations, telecom). Specialized in-depth knowledge of project management techniques, experience to resolve in-depth problems, and practical experience in project scoping and cost estimating. Ability to look beyond existing methodologies and own discipline to define and resolve complex problems.

Job Knowledge/Qualifications

• Skills and Abilities – Leadership competencies, such as communication skills, business acumen, problem solving and other related competencies required for project management professionals.
• Work may be required outside normal business hours and sometimes on short notice
• Must be willing and able to travel

Clearance and Health Regiments

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening

EEO Statement

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.