Senior Project Manager – Electric Utility Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Capital Projects

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Lead the substation, transmission and distribution projects powering one of Texas’s fastest-growing regions, with the stability, benefits and long-term career path of an established electric utility.

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Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

We’re an established electric transmission and distribution utility serving communities across Texas. We focus on reliable power, safety and prompt local service, and we’re investing heavily in grid growth and resiliency to keep up with one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Our teams are stable, experienced and committed to the communities we serve.

Why join us?

Major investment underway: large capital programs driven by load growth and grid resiliency
Stability: the long-term security of a regulated utility
Impact: your projects keep homes and businesses powered across Texas
Growth: a clear path into senior project and program leadership
Safety-first culture: experienced, safety-focused crews and teams
Pay and benefits: a competitive base salary, annual incentive, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with match and PTO

Job Details

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead transmission, substation and distribution capital projects for an established Texas electric utility. You’ll own projects from planning and scoping through construction and closeout, managing budgets, schedules, crews, contractors and stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable infrastructure for a fast-growing service territory.

What you’ll do:

Lead T&D capital projects and programs, including substations, transmission and distribution lines, rebuilds, and grid hardening and load-growth projects
Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules and cost forecasts
Coordinate engineering, design, procurement, permitting and right-of-way activities
Manage internal construction and maintenance crews alongside outside contractors and EPC partners
Plan outages and switching with operations to keep service reliable during construction
Lead safety, quality and compliance on every project
Report project status, risks and financial performance to leadership
Manage work orders, capital accounting and project closeout
Mentor project managers, supervisors and field leaders

What you bring:

8+ years of project management experience in electric utility T&D construction, substations or power delivery
A record of delivering multi-million-dollar utility capital projects on schedule and on budget
Experience leading crews and contractors in the field
Strong budgeting, forecasting and scheduling skills (Primavera P6 or MS Project)
Knowledge of utility safety practices and regulatory requirements (ERCOT, PUCT, NERC a plus)
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent experience
PMP or PE a plus

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