Project Manager (Utility T&D and Substations) JN -092026-181771

Goodwin Recruiting; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage with employercontrib

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Project Manager for utility T&D and Substations in the Akron area. You will own capital projects from preconstruction through commissioning, coordinating engineering, procurement and construction with field teams and utility stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in utility project/construction management, direct T&D/substation experience, and strong budgeting and scheduling skills. On-site role with US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant project/construction management experience.
• Direct electric utility T&D and/or Substation project management experience.
• Experience managing utility construction project sites.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, schedules and cost controls.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders and project closeout.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of electric utility capital projects from preconstruction through energization and closeout.
• Manage Transmission, Distribution and Substation capital projects.
• Own project scope, schedule, budget, forecasting and cost controls.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and utility operations.
• Lead meetings with contractors, clients and field personnel.
• Monitor safety, quality, schedule and cost performance on site.
• Prepare project status, cost, schedule and risk reporting.
• Manage turnover documentation, warranties and final closeout.

Skills

Project management

Utility infrastructure

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling & forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager (Utility T&D and Substations)

Our client is a growing project and program management consulting firm supporting major electric utility infrastructure and capital improvement programs. They are expanding their project‑management team and looking for experienced utility professionals who want to take ownership of complex, highly visible infrastructure projects.

Locations

Akron, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | Reading, PA | Richmond, VA

Work Arrangement

On‑Site

This opportunity specifically requires hands‑on electric utility Transmission, Distribution and/or Substation project experience. Candidates must have direct experience managing utility infrastructure projects through the construction/execution phase. General construction, commercial electrical, IT, telecom, facilities, or engineering/design experience without direct utility T&D/Substation project management will not meet the requirements of this position.

What You’ll Do

You’ll take ownership of electric utility capital projects from preconstruction through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout, working directly with engineering teams, contractors, field personnel and utility stakeholders.

• Manage Transmission, Distribution and/or Substation capital projects
• Own project scope, schedule, budget, forecasting and cost controls
• Manage contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and vendors
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and utility operations
• Lead preconstruction, progress, contractor and client meetings
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders and contract administration
• Coordinate outages, permitting, ROW and environmental requirements as applicable
• Monitor field construction for safety, quality, schedule and cost performance
• Manage project risks and drive solutions to schedule, cost and construction challenges
• Coordinate procurement and material/equipment requirements
• Support testing, commissioning, startup and energization
• Prepare project status, cost, schedule and risk reporting
• Manage turnover documentation, punch lists, warranties and final project closeout
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining strong client relationships

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of relevant project/construction management experience
• Direct electric utility T&D and/or Substation project‑management experience is required
• Multiple years of experience supporting utility construction project sites
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through the construction/execution phase
• Experience with projects such as transmission line construction/rebuilds, distribution circuit/feeder upgrades, overhead/underground distribution, pole replacements, substations, transformer/equipment replacements, protection/relay upgrades or similar utility infrastructure
• Experience managing contractors and subcontractors
• Hands‑on responsibility for budgets, forecasts, schedules and cost controls
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders and project closeout
• Strong engineering/construction coordination experience
• Excellent communication, organization and problem‑solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred; significant directly applicable utility experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• PMP certification or willingness to obtain PMP within six months
• OSHA 10/30 strongly preferred
• Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project experience preferred
• Must be comfortable working on‑site in the assigned market
• U.S. work authorization without sponsorship required

Compensation & Key Benefits

Base Salary: $125,000–$175,000, depending on experience and depth of utility T&D/Substation expertise.

The Company Also Offers

• Medical coverage with employer contribution
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays