Sr. Project Manager - Transmission & Substation

PowerRise; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Career development

Leadership exposure

Job summary

PowerRise seeks a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale electric utility transmission and substation programs from inception through closeout. You’ll shape strategy, align stakeholders, and drive execution across engineering, procurement, and construction with strict schedules and budgets.

You’ll bring 10+ years in electric utility projects, strong leadership, and a proven record of delivering complex capital programs using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 10+ years PM experience in electric utilities.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale transmission/substation projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with diverse teams.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall project management approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic project leadership and execution across large capital initiatives.
• Maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams and ensure regulatory and client alignment.
• Identify and mitigate risks with robust contingency planning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Negotiation

Team Mentoring

Risk Management

Agile

Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Asset Suite 8

Project collaboration platforms

Job description

About PowerRise

PowerRise is a premier provider of project and construction management services for electric and gas utility clients. We specialize in delivering reliable, resilient, and innovative solutions that drive success for capital projects. Our leadership team brings decades of experience in the energy sector, ensuring expert execution and strategic management across all project phases. At PowerRise, we champion safety, innovation, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring every project contributes to a more equitable and sustainable energy future.

About PowerRise

PowerRise is a premier provider of project and construction management services for electric and gas utility clients. We specialize in delivering reliable, resilient, and innovative solutions that drive success for capital projects. Our leadership team brings decades of experience in the energy sector, ensuring expert execution and strategic management across all project phases. At PowerRise, we champion safety, innovation, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring every project contributes to a more equitable and sustainable energy future.

Position Summary

PowerRise is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Project Manager to lead and manage large-scale, complex electric utility projects specifically in the transmission and substation space. This pivotal role demands a deep understanding of the electric utility industry, extensive project management expertise, and exceptional leadership skills to navigate intricate challenges and dynamic stakeholder landscapes. You will provide strategic direction and comprehensive oversight to ensure successful project delivery from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

STRATEGIC PROJECT LEADERSHIP & EXECUTION:

• Develop, manage, and meticulously maintain comprehensive project plans, critical path schedules (utilizing tools like MS Project or Primavera P6), and robust budgets for largescale electric utility capital initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary project teams, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and highperforming environment that thrives on efficiency and excellence.
• Oversee and direct all project phases, from initial concept and strategic planning through detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and final closeout, ensuring unwavering alignment with client objectives, contractual requirements, industry best practices, and all regulatory mandates.

ADVANCED RISK MANAGEMENT & STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION:

• Proactively identify, perform indepth analysis of, and strategically mitigate complex project risks by developing and implementing comprehensive risk management strategies and robust contingency plans.
• Communicate with exceptional clarity, transparency, and professionalism to executive clients, key senior stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and internal project teams, providing timely, insightful updates, comprehensive reports, and impactful presentations.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, INNOVATION & INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP:

• Drive innovation and champion continuous improvement initiatives within project management processes, tools, and methodologies, actively seeking opportunities to optimize efficiency, enhance quality, and improve project outcomes.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving best practices in utility project management to ensure PowerRise maintains its leadership position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical), Construction Management, or a closely related technical or business field.
• A minimum of 10+ years of progressive and impactful experience in project management, with a proven and verifiable track record of successfully managing and delivering largescale, complex projects specifically within the electric utility industry (e.g., major transmission, distribution, substation, or generation projects).
• Strong, demonstrated leadership, communication (written, verbal, executive presentation), negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and effectively manage highperforming, diverse teams.
• Expertise in a range of project management methodologies and best practices, including both Agile and Waterfall approaches, and the ability to tailor them to specific project needs.
• High proficiency in project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project, Asset Suite 8, Primavera P6, and modern project collaboration platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience with advanced risk management techniques and mitigation strategies for large capital projects.
• Experience with program management, managing a portfolio of interconnected projects.

Why Join PowerRise?

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, reflecting seniorlevel experience.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, strategic leadership roles, and career advancement within a respected industry leader.
• A collaborative, innovative, and supportive team environment where your strategic contributions will directly shape project success and company growth.
• The opportunity to make a profound and lasting difference by leading critical, highprofile projects in the evolving energy industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

PowerRise is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.