Utility Construction PM – Power Grid

GMB Powerline Services LLC; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GMB Power Line Services is seeking an experienced Utility Construction Project Manager to oversee distribution, substation, and transmission projects. You will plan, execute, and close out complex utility infrastructure initiatives, ensuring safety, schedule, cost, and client satisfaction.

You will lead multi-discipline teams, coordinate with safety, operations, and field leadership, and implement disciplined project controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years utility construction experience with at least 3+ years in a Project Manager role
• Proven delivery in both planned capital work and storm restoration environments
• BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent field experience
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1910.269, OSHA 1926 Subpart V, NESC, switching & tagging, and commissioning practices
• Proficiency in project controls software (Primavera, MS Project, Excel, Microsoft 365)
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR; ability to pass DOT and utility background requirements
• Willingness to travel extensively and support storm mobilizations (nights/weekends/holidays)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Translate RFPs into executable work plans, budgets, and schedules (Primavera/MS Project/Gantt) and support development of proposals in response to RFPs
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) tailored to distribution, substation, and transmission scopes
• Lead job kickoff planning including crew loading, equipment planning, outages and energization coordination
• Maintain 2–6 week look‑ahead schedules and manage distribution, substation, and transmission scopes
• Coordinate with safety, operations and field leadership to ensure schedule adherence, material usage and cost control
• Deliver complete closeout packages including test/commissioning records and O&M documentation
• Provide regular performance reporting to VP Operations and manage project budgets across multi‑discipline scopes
• Travel extensively to support storm mobilizations and client interfaces

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Project controls

Education

BS in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

GMB Power Line Services is seeking an experienced Utility Construction Project Manager to oversee distribution, substation, and transmission projects. You will plan, execute, and close out complex utility infrastructure initiatives, ensuring safety, schedule, cost, and client satisfaction.

You will lead multi-discipline teams, coordinate with safety, operations, and field leadership, and implement disciplined project controls.