Senior PM: High-Voltage Transmission Projects

Spencer Ogden; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is partnering with a rapidly growing utility contractor to appoint a Senior Project Manager to lead major high-voltage transmission and distribution projects across the U.S. This senior role covers full lifecycle management from preconstruction to closeout on large power delivery initiatives.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractors while mentoring other PMs and collaborating with field leadership to ensure safe, efficient execution and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of project management in HV transmission, distribution or substation construction.
• Strong understanding of utility construction and field operations.
• Experience managing large budgets, forecasts, and change orders.
• Proven ability to lead Superintendents, Project Managers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV transmission and distribution construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost-to-complete, SOVs, billing and financial performance.
• Oversee schedules, manpower, materials, equipment and subcontractors.
• Manage contracts, change orders, procurement and subcontractor agreements.
• Mentor Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Maintain strong relationships with utilities, clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Lead client, subcontractor and internal project meetings.
• Identify project risks and implement recovery plans where required.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Forecasting

Contract management

Client facing

Team collaboration

Risk management

PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Spencer Ogden is partnering with a rapidly growing utility contractor to appoint a Senior Project Manager to lead major high-voltage transmission and distribution projects across the U.S. This senior role covers full lifecycle management from preconstruction to closeout on large power delivery initiatives.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractors while mentoring other PMs and collaborating with field leadership to ensure safe, efficient execution and strong client relationships.