Senior Program Manager, Transmission & Substation Projects

MYR Energy Services, Inc.; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

PTO 15 days + 10 holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

MYR Energy Services Inc. is seeking a Sr Project Manager T&D to lead strategic, high-complexity transmission and distribution projects.

You will guide project teams, ensure safety, schedule, scope, and budget adherence, and coordinate across internal departments, clients, subcontractors, and field teams. The role requires deep expertise in electrical construction, strong leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ project management and estimating in the electrical construction industry.
• Prior experience with transmission line, substation MV/HV is required.
• Experience with EHV preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or a combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of large-scale or high-complexity construction projects from initiation through closeout.
• Provide strategic direction to project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
• Establish project execution strategies and ensure alignment with organizational priorities and client objectives.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while driving proactive problem-solving across project teams.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects or large programs, ensuring consistent project management practices and successful delivery across the portfolio.
• Monitor overall project performance including schedule adherence, financial outcomes, and resource utilization.
• Support organizational growth initiatives by aligning project capacity and resources with business objectives.
• Maintain high-level oversight of project budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and financial reporting.
• Ensure contract compliance while managing project financial risks and maximizing project profitability.
• Guide project teams in managing cost controls and identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and professional development for Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and project coordination staff.
• Support talent development by coaching team members on project management best practices, leadership skills, and strategic decision-making.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients and key project stakeholders.
• Lead high-level client meetings, progress reviews, and strategic project discussions.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and partners to support long-term business success.
• Ensure project management processes, reporting structures, and documentation standards are consistently followed.
• Lead project review meetings to evaluate project health, identify risks, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Champion a strong culture of safety and ensure compliance with all company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Delegation

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Project

Primavera P6

Cost management

Risk management

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Enterprise I JDE

Change management

Diverse stakeholders

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

MYR Energy Services Inc. is seeking a Sr Project Manager T&D to lead strategic, high-complexity transmission and distribution projects.

You will guide project teams, ensure safety, schedule, scope, and budget adherence, and coordinate across internal departments, clients, subcontractors, and field teams. The role requires deep expertise in electrical construction, strong leadership, and excellent communication.