Substation Project Manager I

150 Primoris T&D Services, LLC; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision and LTD/STD

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Primoris T&D Services, LLC is seeking a Project Manager I to oversee transmission, distribution, and substation projects from initiation through closeout. You’ll assist with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and contractors, with a mix of office work and periodic field site visits to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• 1–3 years of project coordination or management experience in construction, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Experience with project management and analytical tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Power BI, Excel, MS Project, Primavera).

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects per scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead development of project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and progress reports.
• Coordinate material and subcontractor procurement; manage engineering submittals and construction requirements.
• Monitor progress and performance via updates and field visits.
• Oversee change orders and ensure accurate, timely billing per customer requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams for deliverables.
• Manage contracts, change orders, RFIs, and meeting minutes.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Change management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Eng

Tools

Smartsheet

Power BI

Excel

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job Overview

Primoris T&D provides construction, maintenance, and engineering of electric Transmission, Distribution, and Substation infrastructure. Ancillary services include wireless telecommunication installation, environmental cleanup, project management, and storm restoration services. The Project Manager I is responsible for overseeing construction projects from initiation through closeout. This role supports the planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of assigned projects while ensuring compliance with company standards, safety requirements, and customer expectations. The Project Manager I works under moderate supervision and collaborates closely with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.


• Lead the development of project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and progress reports.


• Collaborate with project coordinators to manage material and subcontractor procurement, ensure prompt handling of engineering submittals, and address construction requirements efficiently.


• Monitor project progress and performance through regular updates and field visits.


• Oversee progress updates, including change tracking and approval of change order requests, to ensure accurate and timely billing of completed work in accordance with the customer's billing requirements.


• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure project deliverables align with design and operational requirements.


• Manage and track project documentation, including contracts, change orders, RFIs, and meeting minutes.


• Identify and report project risks, issues, and variances; assist in developing mitigation strategies, corrective actions, and recovery plans.


• Facilitate progress meetings and provide clear communication across all project stakeholders.


• Assist in project closeout activities, including timely demobilization, documentation, and lessons learned.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field required.


• 1–3 years of project coordination or management experience in construction, utilities, or infrastructure.


• Experience working with project management and analytical tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Power BI, Excel, MS Project, or Primavera).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of construction project lifecycle, progress tracking, and cost management principles.


• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, and other project management tools.


• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Strong commitment to customer needs and project delivery excellence.

Work Environment

Primarily office-based with periodic field visits to project sites. May require travel to job locations and client meetings. Must be able to work in both office and construction environments.

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Company Benefits

• Competitive compensation paid weekly.


• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.


• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].


• Tuition Reimbursement.


• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.


• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends".


• Legal Assistance Coverage.


• Award winning safety programs.


• Overtime opportunities.


• Growth Opportunities.


• And more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Power Your Potential

As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We're proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you're part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.