Senior Project Manager

PTS Advance; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Annual Bonus

Equity Program

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale electric utility EPC/Design-Build projects for a major investor-owned utility. The role requires 10+ years of PM experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, and field operations.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (On-site/Hybrid) with 25% local travel, direct-hire employment, and a strong track record of safety, quality, and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of Project Management experience within the electric utility industry.
• Strong EPC or Design-Build project delivery experience.
• Transmission and Substation project experience required.
• Experience managing engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and project financial management.
• Experience managing large utility clients.
• Primavera P6 experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead EPC/Design-Build utility projects from project kickoff through closeout
• Manage engineering, procurement, construction, scheduling, and project controls teams
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, schedules, and contract administration
• Serve as the primary point of contact with utility customers
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and field construction activities
• Drive safety, quality, and environmental compliance across all phases
• Perform constructability reviews and value engineering
• Lead change management, risk mitigation, and commercial negotiations
• Review RFIs, submittals, invoices, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements
• Mentor Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
• Deliver monthly executive reporting on project performance, cost, schedule, and forecasting

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager (Transmission & Distribution/Substation)

Schedule: Monday-Friday (On-site/Hybrid)

Travel: 25% (Locally-based)

Pay: $180,000 - $210,000

Duration: Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

A nationally recognized engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor is seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to lead large-scale electric utility infrastructure projects for one of the nation's largest investor-owned utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead EPC/Design-Build utility projects from project kickoff through closeout
• Manage engineering, procurement, construction, scheduling, and project controls teams
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, schedules, and contract administration
• Serve as the primary point of contact with utility customers
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and field construction activities
• Drive safety, quality, and environmental compliance across all phases
• Perform constructability reviews and value engineering
• Lead change management, risk mitigation, and commercial negotiations
• Review RFIs, submittals, invoices, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements
• Mentor Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
• Deliver monthly executive reporting on project performance, cost, schedule, and forecasting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of Project Management experience within the electric utility industry
• Strong EPC or Design-Build project delivery experience
• Transmission and Substation project experience required
• Experience managing engineering, procurement, and construction teams
• Strong understanding of contract administration and project financial management
• Experience managing large utility clients
• Primavera P6 experience is preferred
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred Backgrounds

• High Voltage Transmission
• Electrical Substations
• Power Delivery
• Utility Infrastructure
• Transmission Line Construction
• Distribution Systems
• EPC Project Delivery
• 10% Annual Bonus
• Equity Program
• Long-term career growth with an industry-leading EPC contractor