Project Manager – Electric Transmission # 26-26163

These could involve large-scale load clients such as technology centers and industrial facilities requiring power capacity of 20 megawatts and higher or large-scale generators connecting into the Transmission system. Responsibilities: Develop transmission-fed load projects for large-scale industrial clients requiring 20+ megawatts of power OR develop transmission-scale generator interconnections.

Duration: 36+ Months

Note: Hybrid 3 days Onsite in a week.

Job Summary

• The Project Manager 1 or 2 will develop and manage customer-focused transmission projects for the Grid Expansion portfolio.
• These could involve large-scale load clients such as technology centers and industrial facilities requiring power capacity of 20 megawatts and higher or large-scale generators connecting into the Transmission system.
• This role takes projects from the select gate phase through conceptual engineering, detailed development, estimation, initial scheduling and prepares for implementation at initiate gate.

Responsibilities:

• Develop transmission-fed load projects for large-scale industrial clients requiring 20+ megawatts of power OR develop transmission-scale generator interconnections
• Ensure sufficient scope, detail, and accuracy to support project initiation
• Develop and maintain accurate and complete project estimates to support decision-making
• Create and manage adequate project schedules to support planning and implementation phases
• Conduct site field visits at onset of the project lifecycle (approximately 10% travel)
• Initiate project schedules in Primavera P6
• Manage project financials and reporting through Ecosys
• Coordinate with engineers, project control specialists and cross-functional teams to ensure project success

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree (preferred but not required)
• Experience with Ecosys financial management system
• Proficiency in Power BI for reporting and analytics
• Excel skills
• Experience with SharePoint lists for documentation and collaboration
• Background in scheduling (beneficial)

Experience:

• 3-5 years of project management experience for PM-1, 8+ years for a PM-2
• Experience with transmission electric utility projects (critical requirement)
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university (business or technical field)

Skillsets:

• Primavera P6 - Project scheduling
• Ecosys - Financial management and tracking
• Power BI - Reporting and data visualization
• SharePoint - Documentation and list management
• Microsoft Excel - Data analysis and reporting

Certifications:

• Not specified as required; relevant project management certifications (PMP, etc.) would be beneficial

Travel Requirements:

• Frequency: Approximately 10% (typically one day per project lifecycle)
• Purpose: Site field visits for project assessment and monitoring
• Geographic Area: Durham, NC to Clemson, SC (DEC footprint)
• Duration: Generally day trips

Driving Requirements:

• Valid driver's license required for site field visits within the DEC service territory

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Standard utility industry PPE required for site visits (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, high-visibility vest). Company will provide specific requirements upon hire.

Work Schedule:

• Type: Full-time, standard business hours
• Flexibility: Occasional field visits during business hours
• Remote Work: Hybrid model with technology leveraged to reduce field travel
• Collaboration: Works with senior PMs and cross-functional utility teams

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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