Transmission Project Manager

Westwood Professional Services; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services in Overland Park, Kansas seeks a Transmission Project Manager to lead utilities engineering projects. The role involves managing both engineering and financial aspects of projects, along with developing effective work plans and maintaining client relationships.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering, have over 4 years of experience in Power Transmission Design, and proficiency in MS Office software. This position provides a platform for career growth and the opportunity to engage with clients directly.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Power Transmission Design.
• Ability to lead a team of Engineers & Engineering Technicians.
• Knowledge of overhead & underground Transmission facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in utility engineering designs and cost estimates.
• Manage engineering and financial aspects of multiple projects.
• Prepare proposals and statements of qualifications for clients.

Skills

Power Transmission Design

Project Management

Communication

Resource Management

Engineering Standards Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Industry Design Software

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our team as a Transmission Project Manager. This position will be highly impactful in the growth of our power delivery business, the transmission service group, and will allow individuals to expand from singular project management into client account management and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in the preparation of utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and customer billing.
• Manage the engineering and financial aspects of multiple projects ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV.
• Prepare scope and estimates for proposals and statements of qualifications to utility clients.
• Develop project work plans and budget projections to effectively deploy people on project.
• Review, interpret, and act upon business metrics, including backlog, work in process, account receivables, work bookings, revenue, and utilization.
• Prepare, maintain, and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects.
• Develop and track milestones to ensure on‑time and on‑budget delivery.
• Manage and provide guidance and direction for professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal/external reviews of designs completed prior to submissions.
• Collaborate with department management to develop, evaluate, and implement new policies and procedures which reflect best engineering practices.
• Collaborate with other departments and divisions on company‑wide initiatives.
• Maintain great relationships with our existing clients and seek out opportunities with potential future clients.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• 4+ years of experience in Power Transmission Design.
• Professional disposition and the ability to be open‑minded when it comes to planning and execution of projects being worked by staff.
• Must be able to independently direct a team of Engineers & Engineering Technicians while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Knowledge of overhead & underground Transmission facilities and understanding of their integration into daily activities.
• Familiarity with NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and other industry‑relevant standards.
• Understanding of industry design software.
• Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project).

Preferred Consideration

• Active PE or PMP licensure.
• Experience leading an engineering team, demonstrating proficiency in resource management and delegation of engineering tasks.
• Experience providing technical direction for a department or organization in the field of expertise.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.