Transmission Line Project Manager

LVI Associates; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Retirement matching

Education and certification support

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Transmission Project Manager to lead major transmission and substation projects from planning through construction. You will collaborate with utility clients, engineering teams, and contractors to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

The role involves developing execution plans, managing schedules and budgets, coordinating outages, and overseeing bid packages and vendor proposals. Travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of PM experience in transmission/substation/utilities.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, contractors, and client relationships.
• Understanding of electric utility infrastructure (transmission lines, substations).
• Willingness to travel and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple transmission and substation projects through engineering, construction, energization, and closeout.
• Develop project execution plans and coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, permitting, and construction teams.
• Lead project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting efforts.
• Coordinate outage requests, construction sequencing plans, and project logistics.
• Prepare and manage construction bid packages, including scopes of work, schedules, and permitting documentation.
• Review contractor proposals and provide recommendations during the selection process.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor field activities and conduct site visits to support project execution.
• Partner with schedulers to maintain detailed project timelines and milestone tracking.
• Manage project risks, resolve issues, and drive projects to successful completion.
• Coordinate project energization activities and closeout deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Multiple Locations: Morristown, NJ, Reading, PA, Akron, OH, Rochester, NY

A growing engineering consulting firm is seeking a Transmission Project Manager to support the delivery of critical transmission and substation infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to manage projects from early planning through construction, working directly with utility clients, engineering teams, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple transmission and substation projects through engineering, construction, energization, and closeout
• Develop project execution plans and coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, permitting, and construction teams
• Lead project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting efforts
• Coordinate outage requests, construction sequencing plans, and project logistics
• Prepare and manage construction bid packages, including scopes of work, schedules, and permitting documentation
• Review contractor proposals and provide recommendations during the selection process
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to clients and stakeholders
• Monitor field activities and conduct site visits to support project execution
• Partner with schedulers to maintain detailed project timelines and milestone tracking
• Manage project risks, resolve issues, and drive projects to successful completion
• Coordinate project energization activities and closeout deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of project management experience supporting transmission line, substation, or utility construction projects
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, and client relationships
• Understanding of electric utility infrastructure, including transmission lines and substations
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed

Preferred Experience

• Primavera P6 or similar project scheduling software
• Utility permitting, outage planning, and material procurement
• Development of construction RFPs and contractor bid evaluations
• Direct collaboration with utility clients, engineering consultants, and construction contractors
• PMP certification or similar project management credentials

What's Offered

• Flexible work environment with strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement savings program with company match
• Professional development, certification, and continuing education support
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with significant opportunities for career growth
• Opportunity to work on large-scale transmission and substation projects that support grid reliability and modernization

This opportunity is ideal for a project manager who enjoys taking ownership of complex utility infrastructure projects, collaborating across disciplines, and playing a key role in the successful execution of transmission and substation programs.