Transmission & Distribution Project Manager

My City Transportation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

My City Transportation is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Transmission & Distribution) to lead overhead T&D projects from planning through construction. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships while directing engineering teams to ensure safety, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in T&D engineering and at least 3 years in project management, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of engineering experience within the Transmission & Distribution industry.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience leading T&D engineering projects.
• PE license and/or PMP certification are preferred.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead T&D engineering projects from initiation through closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and overall financial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with utility clients and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering, environmental, permitting, right-of-way, procurement, and construction activities.
• Develop proposals, support contract negotiations, and identify opportunities for repeat business.
• Monitor project risks, quality, and compliance with company and industry standards.
• Provide regular project updates to clients and internal leadership.
• Mentor junior team members and support the growth of the engineering team.
• Participate in business development and strategic planning initiatives.
• Travel to client and project sites as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Business development

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager (Transmission & Distribution) to lead overhead transmission and distribution projects from planning through construction. This role is responsible for managing project execution, financial performance, client relationships, and multidisciplinary engineering teams while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a proven background in utility transmission projects and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead T&D engineering projects from initiation through closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and overall financial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with utility clients and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering, environmental, permitting, right-of-way, procurement, and construction activities.
• Develop proposals, support contract negotiations, and identify opportunities for repeat business.
• Monitor project risks, quality, and compliance with company and industry standards.
• Provide regular project updates to clients and internal leadership.
• Mentor junior team members and support the growth of the engineering team.
• Participate in business development and strategic planning initiatives.
• Travel to client and project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of engineering experience within the Transmission & Distribution industry.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience leading T&D engineering projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and client relationships.
• Working knowledge of overhead transmission design and construction practices.
• Familiarity with NESC and applicable utility industry standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• PE license and/or PMP certification are preferred.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20%.