Senior Project Manager

PTS Advance; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Annual Bonus

Equity Program

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead large-scale electric utility EPC/Design-Build projects from kickoff through closeout. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, scheduling, and controls while maintaining safety, quality, and contractual compliance.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in electric utilities, strong leadership, and Primavera P6 experience. This on-site role in Roanoke, VA (with Columbus, OH and Blacksburg, VA options) offers a competitive

Qualifications

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

Leadership

Communication

Project 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)

Location: Roanoke, VA (Can also work out of Columbus, OH & Blacksburg, VA)

Schedule: Monday-Friday (On-site)

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