Senior Transmission & Substation Project Manager

LVI Associates; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 147,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale transmission and substation capital projects for a leading New England utility company in Massachusetts. You will independently manage projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring safety, on-schedule delivery, and budget adherence.

The role requires coordinating with engineering, planning, permitting, environmental, regulatory, legal, procurement, and finance teams to support grid modernization and expansion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years in utility/energy/infrastructure.
• 3+ years leading capital construction projects.
• Experience with transmission/substation construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage large transmission and substation construction projects (lines, expansions, and other utility infra).
• Lead all phases: planning, engineering, siting, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, energization, closeout.
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets, forecasts, cash flow, risk, and change control.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams with clear roles and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, permitting and stakeholder requirements.
• Oversee contractor and consultant performance from bid to completion.
• Manage outage planning and coordination for transmission projects.
• Prepare project status updates, executive reporting and presentations.
• Support regulatory filings, permitting activities, and testimony when required.
• Mentor junior PMs and lead departmental initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Scheduling & budgeting

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's in PM

MBA or related

Job description

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale transmission and substation capital projects for a leading New England utility company in Massachusetts. You will independently manage projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring safety, on-schedule delivery, and budget adherence.

The role requires coordinating with engineering, planning, permitting, environmental, regulatory, legal, procurement, and finance teams to support grid modernization and expansion