Project Manager (Utility T&D and Substations) JN -092026-181774

Goodwin Recruiting; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Performance bonus potential

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is helping a client in the utilities sector fill a Project Manager role focused on Transmission, Distribution and Substation projects. On-site work across Akron, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Reading, PA; Richmond, VA with ownership of scope, schedule, and costs.

Candidates should have 8+ years in utility project management, PMP preferred, and experience across construction and commissioning phases. Base salary ranges from $125,000 to $175,000 with strong growth potential and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant project/construction management experience.
• Direct electric utility T&D and/or Substation project-management experience is required.
• Experience managing utility construction project sites.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders and project closeout.
• Hands-on responsibility for budgets, forecasts, schedules and cost controls.
• Strong engineering/construction coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Transmission, Distribution and/or Substation capital projects.
• Own project scope, schedule, budget, forecasting and cost controls.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and utility operations.
• Lead preconstruction, progress, contractor and client meetings.
• Prepare project status, cost, schedule and risk reporting.
• Manage turnover documentation, punch lists, warranties and final project closeout.
• Maintain strong client relationships across multiple projects.

Skills

Project management

PMP certification

OSHA 10/30

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Communication

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager (Utility T&D and Substations)

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

Work Arrangement: On-Site

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.

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

• 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

The Company Also Offers

• Medical coverage with employer contribution
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Performance/discretionary bonus potential
• Potential overtime depending on project assignment
• Long-term utility program stability
• Strong opportunities for continued professional and career growth

Why This Opportunity?

This isn't a desk‑only PM position. You'll have the opportunity to work on critical electric infrastructure projects, partner directly with utility and construction teams, and have meaningful ownership over projects from planning through energization and closeout.

For an experienced T&D/Substation Project Manager who enjoys being close to the work, solving complex project challenges and seeing major infrastructure projects through to completion, this is an opportunity to join a growing organization with a strong pipeline of long‑term utility work.

Important: Please apply only if your background includes direct electric utility Transmission, Distribution and/or Substation project experience. This requirement is central to the position.