Project Manager - Transmission Project

Mindlance, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindlance, Inc. seeks an experienced Project Manager II to lead electric transmission capital projects from planning through completion in Raleigh, NC.

You will manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and risks, coordinating with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and external partners to ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget. You will oversee transmission lines and substations work, oversee safety compliance, and report progress via formal updates and meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of project management experience in utilities, energy, construction, or infrastructure.
• Experience managing scope, schedule, budget, and risks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage transmission projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and other teams.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Track project progress, costs, risks, and timelines.
• Lead project meetings and provide status updates.
• Coordinate construction activities and transmission outages.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project documentation and final closeout.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

MS Office

PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or related)

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager II to manage electric transmission capital projects, including transmission lines and substations. The candidate will oversee projects from planning through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage transmission projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and other teams.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Track project progress, costs, risks, and timelines.
• Lead project meetings and provide status updates.
• Coordinate construction activities and transmission outages.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project documentation and final closeout.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of project management experience in Utilities, Energy, Construction, or Infrastructure.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, and risks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electric utility transmission project experience.
• Experience with transmission lines and substations.
• Knowledge of grid modernization and utility operations.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience coordinating contractors and engineering teams.

Work Arrangement

• Minimum 3 days onsite per week in Raleigh, NC.
• Travel to project sites as required.

EEO: Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.