Senior Transmission Project Manager

Coalesce Management Consulting; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Coalesce Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Transmission Project Manager to support large-scale capital projects within the utility sector. You will remain hands-on in project delivery while mentoring junior PMs and guiding stakeholders through complex programs.

The role requires 10+ years of PM experience in electric utility projects, with direct transmission/substation leadership from development through energization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Project Management experience in electric utility capital projects.
• Direct experience leading transmission and/or substation projects from development through energization.
• Strong understanding of utility project delivery, including engineering, procurement, construction, outages, commissioning, and contractor management.
• Demonstrated experience managing large CAPEX budgets, schedules, risks, and multiple stakeholders.
• Direct utility or supporting experience is required.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and mentor less-experienced Project Managers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of large CAPEX transmission and substation projects.
• Own project scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, safety, and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate internal utility teams, engineering partners, EPC firms, contractors, suppliers, permitting/right‑of‑way groups, and field operations.
• Track project performance, manage forecasts, resolve issues, and drive timely decisions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Support procurement, contractor management, change orders, project controls, construction execution, commissioning, and energization activities.
• Deliver clear project reporting to leadership, including cost, schedule, risks, milestones, and recovery plans.
• Mentor and consult with junior Project Managers—sharing best practices, reviewing project plans, and helping strengthen delivery across the team.
• Help establish a disciplined, safety-focused, customer‑centered project delivery culture.

Skills

Project Management

Transmission Projects

Substation Projects

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Construction Management / Business

Tools

PMP (certification)

Job description

Coalesce Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Transmission Project Manager to support large-scale capital projects within the utility sector.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned project leader who has delivered complex transmission and substation programs and can provide trusted guidance to both project stakeholders and developing Project Managers. The successful candidate will remain hands‑on in project delivery while serving as a mentor and subject‑matter resource for junior PMs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of large CAPEX transmission and substation projects.


• Own project scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, safety, and stakeholder communication.


• Coordinate internal utility teams, engineering partners, EPC firms, contractors, suppliers, permitting/right‑of‑way groups, and field operations.


• Track project performance, manage forecasts, resolve issues, and drive timely decisions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.


• Support procurement, contractor management, change orders, project controls, construction execution, commissioning, and energization activities.


• Deliver clear project reporting to leadership, including cost, schedule, risks, milestones, and recovery plans.


• Mentor and consult with junior Project Managers—sharing best practices, reviewing project plans, and helping strengthen delivery across the team.


• Help establish a disciplined, safety-focused, customer‑centered project delivery culture.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of Project Management experience supporting electric utility capital projects.


• Direct experience leading transmission and/or substation projects from development through construction and energization.


• Strong understanding of utility project delivery, including engineering, procurement, construction, outages, commissioning, and contractor management.


• Demonstrated experience managing large CAPEX budgets, schedules, risks, and multiple stakeholders.


• Direct utility or supporting experience is required.


• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional teams and mentor less‑experienced Project Managers.


• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred.


• PMP certification is a plus.

If you are a senior utility Project Manager who thrives in complex transmission environments and enjoys developing the next generation of project leaders, we’d like to connect.