Project Manager - Transmission - PTD

Primoris Services Corporation; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical coverage

401(k) match

ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Pet insurance

Legal assistance

Safety programs

Overtime

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Primoris Services Corporation’s Transmission division seeks a Transmission Project Manager to oversee electrical transmission construction projects from initiation through closeout in Denton, TX. You will plan, schedule, budget, and execute projects, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and customers.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and proficiency with PM tools; experience in utilities or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent PM experience in construction/utilities.
• Experience with PM tools: Smartsheet, Power BI, Excel, MS Project, Primavera.
• Strong knowledge of project lifecycle, cost management, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects per scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead development of project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with coordinators on procurement, submittals, and construction needs.
• Monitor progress through field visits and regular updates.
• Oversee change orders and billing in line with customer requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams for deliverables.
• Manage contracts, change orders, RFIs, and meeting minutes.
• Identify risks, issues, and variances; assist with mitigation and recovery plans.
• Facilitate progress meetings and effective stakeholder communication.
• Assist in project closeout, demobilization, and lessons learned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PM leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Change orders

Communication

Team coordination

Risk management

Documentation

Procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Related Field

7+ years PM experience in construction/utilities/infrastructure

Tools

Smartsheet

Power BI

Excel

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job Overview:

Primoris T&D provides construction, maintenance, and engineering of electric Transmission, Distribution, and Substation infrastructure. Ancillary services include wireless telecommunication installation, environmental cleanup, project management, and storm restoration services.

The Transmission Project Manager is responsible for overseeing Transmission construction projects from initiation through closeout. This role supports the planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of assigned projects while ensuring compliance with company standards, safety requirements, and customer expectations. The Project Manager works under moderate supervision and collaborates closely with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead the development of project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to manage material and subcontractor procurement, ensure prompt handling of engineering submittals, and address construction requirements efficiently.
• Monitor project progress and performance through regular updates and field visits.
• Oversee progress updates, including change tracking and approval of change order requests, to ensure accurate and timely billing of completed work in accordance with the customer’s billing requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure project deliverables align with design and operational requirements.
• Manage and track project documentation, including contracts, change orders, RFIs, and meeting minutes.
• Identify and report project risks, issues, and variances; assist in developing mitigation strategies, corrective actions, and recovery plans.
• Facilitate progress meetings and provide clear communication across all project stakeholders.
• Assist in project closeout activities, including timely demobilization, documentation, and lessons learned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field required OR minimum 7+ years of project management experience in construction, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Experience working with project management and analytical tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Power BI, Excel, MS Project, or Primavera).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding construction project lifecycle, progress tracking, and cost management principles.
• Ability to write and manage through execution plans for execution by the field and PMO
• Ability to generate change orders themselves and manage them through execution.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, and other project management tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong commitment to customer needs and project delivery excellence.

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation paid weekly.
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
• Pet Coverage “For our Furry Friends”
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Growth Opportunities.
• And more.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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