Senior Transmission & Substation Project Leader

Primoris Services Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation paid weekly.

Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match, vested day‑

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay

Growth Opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Primoris T&D is seeking a Project Manager II to oversee medium to large transmission and substation construction projects from initiation through closeout. You will lead planning, scheduling, cost control, and safety performance while coordinating internal teams and contractors.

This role requires strong communication with clients and stakeholders, risk management, and the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget in a dynamic, field- and office-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of project management experience in utility, transmission, substation, energy, infrastructure, or heavy construction projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams and managing customer relationships.
• PMP certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of multiple transmission and substation projects with full responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety performance.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and performance metrics.
• Direct cross-functional teams including procurement, construction, project controls, and finance to achieve project objectives.
• Manage complex project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions to maintain project performance.
• Oversee contractor performance, subcontractor coordination, and vendor relationships to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Review, negotiate, and approve project change orders, claims, and contract modifications.
• Monitor project financial performance, including earned value, forecasting accuracy, cost controls, and variance analysis.
• Lead project status meetings and provide executive-level reports on project progress, risks, and financial health.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for assigned projects and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor Project Managers I, Project Coordinators, and other project team members.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and incorporate lessons learned into future project execution strategies.
• Lead project closeout activities, including turnover documentation, contract reconciliation, final billing, and post-project reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Primoris T&D is seeking a Project Manager II to oversee medium to large transmission and substation construction projects from initiation through closeout. You will lead planning, scheduling, cost control, and safety performance while coordinating internal teams and contractors.

This role requires strong communication with clients and stakeholders, risk management, and the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget in a dynamic, field- and office-based environment.