Utility Project Manager – Substations & Transmission

IES Commercial Inc. - C&I Division; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager - Utility Line to oversee Substations, Transmission, and Distribution projects across Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, and Iowa. This role requires travel and offers a hybrid work model from home or office.

Candidates should have 5+ years in project management and 2+ years with substations or transmission work, plus strong MS Office and MS Project skills. A valid driver's license and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in project management
• Minimum 2 years experience with substations, transmission line work, or distribution work
• Knowledge of utility line and substation safety
• Proficient computer skills and experience utilizing MS Office (EXCEL/Word/Power Point/Microsoft Project)
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug test, background check and MVR check

Responsibilities

• Oversee Substations, Transmission, and/or Distribution projects to meet contractual adherence.
• Develop and manage the project budget, financial tracking and owner billings.
• Develop and maintain the master project schedule.
• Coordinate construction efforts with Management and site supervision.
• Subcontract administration to ensure subcontractors meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage material procurement to support the project schedule and budget.
• Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment.
• Responsible for Change Management.
• Manage quality and productivity of crews and ensure efficient use of materials & equipment.
• Interface with clients, AE representatives, and others on the project site.
• Maintain client relationships to foster long term client satisfaction with IESCI.
• Provide feedback to estimating.
• Assist with adherence to the IESCI safety program.
• Travel is required.
• Employee must live or relocate to within NE, KS, MO, IA or SD areas as the position may be a hybrid from home or office.

Skills

Project management

Substation/Transmission experience

Stakeholder communication

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Microsoft Project

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager - Utility Line to oversee Substations, Transmission, and Distribution projects across Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, and Iowa. This role requires travel and offers a hybrid work model from home or office.

Candidates should have 5+ years in project management and 2+ years with substations or transmission work, plus strong MS Office and MS Project skills. A valid driver's license and background checks are required.