Senior Transmission & Substation PM — Relocation Eligible

Actalent; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for Transmission & Substation to lead high-visibility capital projects driving grid reliability and expansion.

Based in Mission, TX, you will oversee planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and energization, collaborating with EPCs, contractors, and internal teams. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of utility project management, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of high-voltage systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience supporting utility transmission and/or substation projects.
• Experience overseeing project schedules, budgets, forecasting, and cost control activities.
• Strong understanding of transmission and substation engineering and construction practices.
• Experience coordinating EPC firms, contractors, engineering consultants, and utility stakeholders.
• Background supporting high-voltage transmission projects, including 138kV and above.
• Familiarity with commissioning, relay testing, protection & control systems, and energization activities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex project risks and resolve execution challenges.
• Experience utilizing project controls, change management, and performance reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission and substation capital projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and execution plans to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls while ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineering, construction, project controls, contractors, and consultants.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and provide regular project updates to leadership and key business partners.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize schedule or cost impacts.
• Oversee contractor and EPC partner performance to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
• Support field construction activities and provide leadership throughout project execution.
• Manage commissioning activities, including relay, protection & control (P&C), and system testing efforts.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, regulatory standards, and company policies.
• Monitor project performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Drive accountability and foster collaboration across internal and external project teams.

Skills

10+ years project management

Schedule management

Budget & cost control

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

EPC coordination

High-voltage transmission

Commissioning experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for Transmission & Substation to lead high-visibility capital projects driving grid reliability and expansion.

Based in Mission, TX, you will oversee planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and energization, collaborating with EPCs, contractors, and internal teams. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of utility project management, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of high-voltage systems.