Senior Substation & Transmission Project Lead

Sargent & Lundy; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k)

Paid vacation

Work-life balance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced project manager to lead transmission, substation and distribution projects in a hybrid work environment. You will coordinate with internal and external teams to manage the full project life cycle from initiation to close-out.

The role requires 12+ years in utility/construction project management, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Domestic travel of about 10–25% is expected. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in project management of Utility, Construction, Engineering, or other relevant experience.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in capital project management.
• Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Comfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management
• Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project life cycle
• Accountable for all phases of the project life cycle from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and close out
• Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability; mentor and coach team members
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
• Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items
• Identify and control construction risk
• Recognize, identify, track and control change
• Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors
• Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
• Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Capital project management

Stakeholder liaison

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced project manager to lead transmission, substation and distribution projects in a hybrid work environment. You will coordinate with internal and external teams to manage the full project life cycle from initiation to close-out.

The role requires 12+ years in utility/construction project management, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Domestic travel of about 10–25% is expected. Competitive benefits are provided.