Senior Project Manager, Utility Transmission & Substations

Leoforce; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits for employee & family

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Holiday pay

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead engineering activities for major utility projects in Columbus, Ohio. This role covers early design through construction and closeout, ensuring high-voltage transmission and substation project success.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in engineering or management within utilities, with a strong background in civil, structural, or electrical engineering and utility standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering or engineering management experience in utility or high-voltage infrastructure.
• Engineering degree required; PE license preferred.
• Strong background in civil, structural, or electrical engineering and utility standards.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Knowledge of scheduling, contracts, estimating, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts across all project phases and support field operations as needed.
• Oversee external engineering firms, set performance expectations, and review deliverables.
• Maintain engineering standards, documentation practices, and quality controls.
• Forecast resource needs, manage staffing plans, and mentor engineering team members.
• Support proposal development, customer meetings, and overall project planning.

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Leoforce is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead engineering activities for major utility projects in Columbus, Ohio. This role covers early design through construction and closeout, ensuring high-voltage transmission and substation project success.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in engineering or management within utilities, with a strong background in civil, structural, or electrical engineering and utility standards.