Senior Transmission Project Manager - Growth & Impact

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Transmission Project Manager to lead utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and client interactions for high-voltage transmission projects.

The role encompasses managing a portfolio of projects from initial scope through delivery, with emphasis on cost control and schedule adherence. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in power transmission design/management and can guide engineers and technicians while aligning with client goals and Westwood’s

Qualifications

• 4+ years of engineering design and/or management experience on transmission projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Ability to independently direct a team of engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and customer billing.
• Manage engineering and financial aspects of multiple 34.5kV–500kV transmission projects.
• Prepare scopes and estimates for proposals and qualifications for utility clients.
• Develop project work plans and budgets; deploy staff accordingly.

Skills

Project management

Power transmission design

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

MS Office

Scheduling

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Industry design software

NESC/ASCE/IEEE standards

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project)

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Transmission Project Manager to lead utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and client interactions for high-voltage transmission projects.

The role encompasses managing a portfolio of projects from initial scope through delivery, with emphasis on cost control and schedule adherence. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in power transmission design/management and can guide engineers and technicians while aligning with client goals and Westwood’s