Construction Project Manager – Transmission

Location: Conshohocken, PA
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager with a strong background in electrical transmission and utility construction for a contract-to-hire opportunity with our client in Conshohocken, PA.

This position will oversee construction activities from pre-construction planning through project completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of direct utility industry experience, including transmission construction projects, and possess strong client-facing communication and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction activities for electrical transmission and utility infrastructure projects.

• Oversee project safety, quality, scheduling, budgeting, cost controls, and overall construction execution.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing regular project updates and addressing project-related concerns.

• Coordinate with engineering teams, subcontractors, suppliers, field personnel, and other project stakeholders.

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and construction execution plans.

• Oversee subcontractor selection, contract administration, procurement, and change order management.

• Monitor construction progress, identify potential risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain project objectives.

• Manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, progress reports, and closeout documentation.

• Review project financial performance, including cost reporting, cash flow forecasts, and earned value metrics.

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, quality standards, permits, and contractual requirements.

• Coordinate construction staffing, equipment, materials, and resources to support project execution.

• Participate in project planning, estimating, risk assessments, and construction strategy development.

• Lead project meetings and communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and internal project teams.

• Support commissioning, project turnover, warranty administration, and final project closeout.

Required Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in the utility industry, with direct transmission construction experience required.

• Proven experience managing electrical transmission or related utility infrastructure construction projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.

• Strong understanding of construction project management, scheduling, budgeting, cost controls, and contract administration.

• Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, field personnel, and multiple project stakeholders.

• Excellent client relationship management skills with experience communicating directly with utility clients.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with project management, scheduling, document control, and cost management software.

• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing EPC or construction management projects within the electric utility sector.

• Knowledge of transmission line construction, utility infrastructure, and associated field operations.

• Experience with project financial reporting, earned value management, and change management.

• Familiarity with construction safety programs, subcontractor management, and project risk mitigation.

• Experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.