Senior Transmission Project Lead for Utility-Scale Projects

LVI Associates; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Transmission Project Manager to join its Power Delivery team to deliver high-voltage transmission projects for utilities. You will manage full lifecycle, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure schedule and budget, and expand into client relationship management and business development.

The role emphasizes leading engineering design reviews, estimating scopes, and maintaining strong client partnerships while pursuing new business opportunities and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 4+ years of experience in power transmission engineering and/or project management.
• Experience managing transmission line design projects and coordinating technical teams.
• Understanding of overhead and underground transmission systems.
• Familiarity with industry standards, including NESC, ASCE, and IEEE.
• Working knowledge of transmission design software and engineering tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple transmission engineering projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV.
• Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation efforts.
• Oversee project financial performance, including revenue forecasting, backlog management, accounts receivable, and work-in-progress tracking.
• Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, proposals, and statements of qualifications for utility clients.
• Coordinate engineering design reviews and ensure quality standards are met prior to client submission.
• Establish project milestones and monitor progress to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Provide leadership and guidance to engineering teams and technical staff.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for additional work and new business.
• Collaborate across departments to support company initiatives, operational improvements, and best engineering practices.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external project stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Budgeting & forecasting

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

NESC knowledge

IEEE standards familiarity

MS Project

Job description

LVI Associates is seeking a Transmission Project Manager to join its Power Delivery team to deliver high-voltage transmission projects for utilities. You will manage full lifecycle, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure schedule and budget, and expand into client relationship management and business development.

The role emphasizes leading engineering design reviews, estimating scopes, and maintaining strong client partnerships while pursuing new business opportunities and continuous