Utilities Project Manager

Brooksource; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Contract-to-hire potential

3-year contract with extension or full

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking a Transmission Project Manager to support high-priority transmission initiatives for our utility client. The role focuses on transmission line and substation projects linked to data center load growth, generation interconnections, and schedule-critical programs.

The ideal candidate blends an electrical engineering foundation with transmission project management experience, coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and project controls to drive

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience managing electric utility transmission projects.
• Ability to translate technical details for diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and execution support for transmission projects.
• Coordinate across engineering, project management, construction, and supply chain.
• Track risks, milestones, and critical path activities to support in-service dates.
• Develop project analyses and executive dashboards.
• Communicate updates to managers and executive stakeholders.
• Support strategic planning for transmission infrastructure expansion.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional coordination

Data center/interconnection knowledge

Analytical/problem-solving

Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Maximo

EcoSys

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Location: Charlotte, NC or Lake Mary, FL
• Hybrid position (3 days per week in office)
• 3-year contract with opportunity for extension or full-time hire
• W-2 only. No Corp-to-Corp or 1099 arrangements.
• Applications will be accepted through November 6th, 2026

Brooksource is seeking a Transmission Project Manager to support high-priority transmission initiatives for our utility client. This role will focus on transmission line and substation projects associated with data center load growth, generation interconnections, and other schedule-critical transmission programs. The ideal candidate will combine a strong electrical engineering foundation with transmission project management experience and the ability to effectively coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and project controls teams.

This individual will play a key role in improving project execution by driving technical issue resolution, tracking critical milestones, ensuring material readiness, identifying schedule risks, and providing executive-level visibility into project performance. The position requires someone who is comfortable moving between detailed technical discussions and senior leadership conversations while translating complex project challenges into actionable recommendations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Provide technical and execution support for transmission projects associated with data center load integration, generation interconnections, and grid expansion initiatives
• Interpret transmission and substation standards, technical requirements, and engineering deliverables while supporting implementation across project teams
• Coordinate activities across engineering, project management, construction, project controls, operations, and supply chain organizations to ensure successful project delivery
• Track project risks, technical issues, dependencies, milestones, and critical path activities to support required in-service dates
• Partner with engineering and supply chain teams to identify long-lead equipment requirements and improve material readiness for transmission projects
• Validate material-required dates and proactively address procurement, availability, and schedule risks
• Develop project analyses, dashboards, executive presentations, risk summaries, status reports, and process improvement recommendations
• Evaluate project schedules, construction sequencing, operations impacts, and execution risks across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Facilitate issue resolution between stakeholders and elevate critical concerns with recommended mitigation strategies
• Provide clear communication and project updates to managers, senior leadership, and executive stakeholders
• Support implementation of transmission standards and best practices across project portfolios
• Assist with strategic planning efforts related to transmission infrastructure expansion and delivery

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience managing electric utility transmission projects
• Strong knowledge of transmission lines, substations, and utility infrastructure project execution
• Ability to communicate complex technical and project information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience identifying project risks, dependencies, constraints, and mitigation strategies
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams across engineering, project management, construction, operations, and supply chain organizations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on critical project milestones and in‑service commitments
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with transmission project engineering, substation engineering, or substation design
• Experience managing large, complex transmission capital projects
• Working knowledge of transmission operations, construction sequencing, scheduling, and project controls
• Experience supporting material readiness efforts for long‑lead transmission and substation equipment
• Knowledge of transformers, breakers, relays, switches, conductor, structural steel, and other major transmission components
• Experience with large customer load growth initiatives, data center interconnections, generation interconnections, or EPC‑driven utility projects
• Experience using Primavera P6, Maximo, EcoSys, Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint
• PMP or other recognized project management certification
• Experience developing executive‑level project reporting, dashboards, and presentations

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

• Serves as a trusted technical and project resource capable of connecting engineering, scheduling, materials, operations, and business objectives
• Proactively identifies project risks, inconsistencies, and execution challenges before they impact delivery
• Drives alignment across stakeholders and functions to improve project execution and schedule performance
• Provides leadership with clear, concise, and actionable project insights and recommendations
• Successfully supports on‑time delivery of critical transmission infrastructure projects while maintaining strong coordination across the organization

Eight Eleven Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.