Senior Transmission Project Leader

Turnertownsend; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Transmission Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of electric transmission projects, overseeing planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout with a focus on safety, schedule, and budget.

The role requires 7+ years in utility or large-scale capital projects, a technical degree, and strong leadership, communication, and regulatory compliance. On-site in Denver area with potential flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience managing utility, transmission, energy infrastructure, or large-scale capital projects.
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Experience with project budgets, schedules, contracts, and risk management processes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of transmission projects, including planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout activities.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with engineering, environmental, permitting, construction, and operations teams to ensure project success.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, leadership teams, customers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while proactively resolving issues that may impact project objectives.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular status updates, forecasts, and executive-level reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Manage contractor and vendor performance to ensure quality, cost control, and schedule adherence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices in project delivery.
• Support strategic planning efforts and contribute to the development of transmission infrastructure programs.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Transmission Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of electric transmission projects, overseeing planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout with a focus on safety, schedule, and budget.

The role requires 7+ years in utility or large-scale capital projects, a technical degree, and strong leadership, communication, and regulatory compliance. On-site in Denver area with potential flexibility.