Senior Transmission & Substation Project Manager – Hybrid

Sargent & Lundy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 134,546 - 205,557; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

401(k)

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple transmission, substation, and distribution project executions in a hybrid work environment. You will coordinate with internal and external departments to manage the full lifecycle of capital projects and deliver quality client experiences.

Applicants should bring 12+ years in project management across utilities or related sectors, plus strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in project management of utility, construction, engineering, or other relevant experience.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in capital project management.
• Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Comfortable with approximately 10‑25% domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning, and resource management.
• Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience through the entire project life cycle.
• Accountable for all phases of the project life cycle from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and close out.
• Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability; mentor and coach team members.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget, and other dashboard items.
• Identify and control construction risk.
• Recognize, identify, track, and control change.
• Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors.
• Prepare reports that present project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements.
• Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results.

Skills

PM experience (12+ yrs)

Multi-disciplinary teams

Capital project management

Client liaison

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple transmission, substation, and distribution project executions in a hybrid work environment. You will coordinate with internal and external departments to manage the full lifecycle of capital projects and deliver quality client experiences.

Applicants should bring 12+ years in project management across utilities or related sectors, plus strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills.