Senior Transmission Project Lead (Hybrid)

Sargent & Lundy; Warrenville (IL); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead the execution of transmission and distribution projects in a hybrid work environment. The role involves coordinating with internal and external departments to manage the project lifecycle, safety, schedules, budgets, and client experience.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in the electric utility industry and strong communication skills, with a track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams and serving as a client liaison.

Qualifications

• BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or a management/business degree.
• 10+ years of project management experience in utility transmission projects.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• 10+ years in the electric utility industry (engineering, construction, planning, etc).
• Experience as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management.
• Own all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through the lifecycle.
• Manage and direct the project team; mentor and coach team members.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with client leads and stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to complete projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Support reporting of KPIs for schedule, budget and dashboards.
• Identify and control construction risk and changes.
• Communicate with stakeholders and supervisors.
• Prepare concise reports meeting client requirements.
• Analyze issues and provide improvements.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

ABET Engineering

Management/Business degree

Tools

PM software

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead the execution of transmission and distribution projects in a hybrid work environment. The role involves coordinating with internal and external departments to manage the project lifecycle, safety, schedules, budgets, and client experience.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in the electric utility industry and strong communication skills, with a track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams and serving as a client liaison.