Transmission & Substation PM — Field Leader

Brooksource; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

The role blends office work, remote work, and site visits with PPE on site; expect 20% travel (up to 200 miles one way) and several on-site phases. You will use MS Excel, Primavera P6, Ecosys, Powerplant, and Maximo to plan, track, and report progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of related professional experience.
• 4+ years of project management experience, preferably in utility substation or transmission line projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Experience with scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6) and financial tools (e.g., Ecosys, Powerplant, Maximo)
• Ability to lead, manage, and coordinate cross-functional project teams and matrixed team members
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience leading meetings and preparing reports
• Knowledge of project planning, execution, and reporting in accordance with PMCoE standards
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time using a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed), with site visits potentially up to 200 miles one way
• Capable of walking on rough ground and hills during site visits and working in general outdoor environments (heat, cold, insects, etc.)
• Willingness to wear required PPE during site visits

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project teams across internal and external stakeholders for utility substation or transmission line projects
• Plan and manage all phases of project execution, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance
• Establish and maintain effective communication among all project stakeholders, including structuring and leading meetings (kickoff, monthly reviews, weekly updates) and preparing required reports
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and PMCoE standards
• Drive the process of project planning, including scope definition, estimating, schedule formation and monitoring, cost control, procurement/contracting strategies, equipment and vendor selection, start-up, commissioning, and integration
• Conduct regular site visits, requiring physical activity on rough ground and hills, and ensure compliance with PPE and safety protocols
• Utilize project management and financial tools (e.g., MS Excel, Primavera P6, Ecosys, Powerplant, Maximo) for scheduling, budgeting, and reporting
• Travel up to 20% of the time to worksites, using a personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement
• Oversee project closeout, including turnover to operations and warranty management
• Resolve team conflicts and interface with functional managers regarding team member development, placement, and conflict resolution
• Ensure all project documentation and reporting meet PMCoE standards and present reports to management and governance teams as required

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Excel proficiency

Primavera P6

Maximo

Powerplant

Ecosys

Cross-functional lead

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Ecosys

Powerplant

Maximo

Job description

The role blends office work, remote work, and site visits with PPE on site; expect 20% travel (up to 200 miles one way) and several on-site phases. You will use MS Excel, Primavera P6, Ecosys, Powerplant, and Maximo to plan, track, and report progress.