Senior Project Manager, High-Voltage Transmission

Riggs Distler; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Package

Paid Time Off

Company sponsored Healthcare Plan (Med

Job summary

Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large, multi-discipline construction projects in the Northeast. You will manage customer requirements, budgets, and project teams to ensure safe, on-time, and within-scope delivery.

Responsibilities include on-site leadership, progress updates, and coordination with customers, subcontractors and internal departments. The role requires extensive experience in overhead transmission projects and a strong focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field and 10+ years of progressive project management experience in overhead utility transmission
• OSHA 30-hour certification preferred
• Strong planning, scheduling, and cost-control capabilities
• Deep knowledge of high-voltage transmission construction practices and safety standards
• Experience managing subcontractors and vendors; ability to review contracts and scopes

Responsibilities

• Manage large/multi-discipline projects from start to finish meeting customer specs, timelines and budgets
• Regularly liaise with customers to provide progress updates and manage expectations
• Direct project teams including engineers, superintendents, and union craft personnel
• Oversee safety, quality, and budget on-site; monitor milestones and cost elements
• Review estimates, risks, schedules, and contracts; ensure alignment with project goals
• Oversee invoicing, receipts, and cash flow; ensure proper billing processes
• Lead weekly project reviews and forecasts for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor activity
• Travel as required throughout the Northeast regions

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Contract negotiation

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Business

OSHA 30-hour certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large, multi-discipline construction projects in the Northeast. You will manage customer requirements, budgets, and project teams to ensure safe, on-time, and within-scope delivery.

Responsibilities include on-site leadership, progress updates, and coordination with customers, subcontractors and internal departments. The role requires extensive experience in overhead transmission projects and a strong focus on safety and