Utility Substation & Transmission Project Manager

IES Electrical; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical-dental-vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical is seeking a Project Manager - Utility Line to oversee Substations, Transmission, and Distribution projects in Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, and Iowa.

The role requires 5+ years in project management with substations or transmission work, subcontract administration, budgeting, scheduling, and strong client communication. Travel is required and relocation to NE/KS/IA/MO/SD areas may be needed.

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.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Pre-employment 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, etc.
• 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 hybrid from home or office.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Subcontract management

Client relations

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Office

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical is seeking a Project Manager - Utility Line to oversee Substations, Transmission, and Distribution projects in Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, and Iowa.

The role requires 5+ years in project management with substations or transmission work, subcontract administration, budgeting, scheduling, and strong client communication. Travel is required and relocation to NE/KS/IA/MO/SD areas may be needed.