Senior Transmission Line Program Manager

Excel-Engineering,-Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth & Development

401(k) with employer matching

Comprehensive health coverage

Wellness programs

Work–Life balance

Flexibility & trust

Employee referral program

Job summary

Excel Engineering, Inc. in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior Transmission Project Manager to lead full-cycle transmission projects, coordinating design, construction, and field activities while ensuring quality and safety standards.

You will guide cross-functional teams and manage client communications throughout project lifecycles. Ideal candidates bring 12–15 years of transmission line experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex utility/engineering projects in a

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of transmission line design, construction, or utility infrastructure experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading transmission projects in engineering, construction, EPC, utility, or consulting environments.
• Previous supervisory, project management, or team leadership experience.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing external contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• High‑voltage transmission line construction and field experience strongly preferred.
• Journeyman certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading full cycle project management and project closeout activities
• Developing and managing project scope, work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets/cashflow, and resource plans
• Monitoring project performance
• Managing project risks/issues, and change management processes
• Coordinating transmission line engineering and design activities, including routing, structure selection, foundations, conductor systems, and constructability reviews
• Ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards including NESC, ASCE, IEEE, utility requirements, and quality management procedures
• Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams including civil, electrical, geotechnical, environmental, and ROW professionals
• Supporting procurement activities including bid package development, vendor evaluations, and equipment sourcing
• Coordinating construction activities, utility outages, contractor efforts, inspections, and field execution
• Providing technical oversight and resolving field issues to ensure construction aligns with project requirements and design intent
• Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Leading project communications, status reporting, client meetings, and stakeholder engagement
• Supporting business development efforts, proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and marketing initiatives
• Approximately 80% office / 20% field work

Skills

Transmission line design

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Field construction experience

Vendor management

NESC/IEEE knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Construction Management or related discipline

Job description

Excel Engineering, Inc. in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior Transmission Project Manager to lead full-cycle transmission projects, coordinating design, construction, and field activities while ensuring quality and safety standards.

You will guide cross-functional teams and manage client communications throughout project lifecycles. Ideal candidates bring 12–15 years of transmission line experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex utility/engineering projects in a