Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Substation
Michael Page International
- Cary, North Carolina
- 30+ days ago
- $175,000–$190,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
Job summary: Sector Engineering & Manufacturing Sub Sector Engineering Design and R&D Industry Energy & Natural Resources Where Cary Contract Type Permanent Consultant name Lauren Just Job Reference JN-072026-7060236 Job Nature Hybrid working Oversee projects ranging from 69kV-500kV including new substations, expansions, transmission lines, switchyards, and grid modernization programs.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Cary, North Carolina |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $175,000–$190,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Substation
Manage high-voltage transmission and substation projects from initiation through closeout. Lead multidisciplinary engineering, design, procurement, and construction teams. Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and financial forecasts. Serve as the primary client point of contact throughout project execution. Oversee projects ranging from 69kV-500kV including new substations, expansions, transmission lines, switchyards, and grid modernization programs. Coordinate engineering deliverables including physical, protection & controls, civil, structural, and transmission line design. Manage project scope, change orders, risk mitigation, and contract administration. Monitor project financial performance including revenue recognition, forecasting, and profitability. Coordinate with utilities, permitting agencies, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Lead project meetings, executive reporting, and client presentations. Ensure compliance with company QA/QC procedures, safety requirements, and industry standards. Mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and technical staff. Support business development efforts including proposals, estimates, and client relationship management. Identify opportunities for additional work with existing clients.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
A successful Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Substation should have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience managing electric utility infrastructure projects.
- Experience managing HV Transmission and/or Substation projects (69kV-500kV).
- Proven experience managing projects through the complete lifecycle.
- Strong background managing engineering and construction teams.
- Experience managing project budgets ranging from $5M-$100M+.
- Strong knowledge of utility project execution, scheduling, contracts, and risk management.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
What's on offer:
- Competitive salary ranging from $175,000 to $190,000 annually.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision (MDV) benefits package.
- Lead complex, high-impact transmission and substation projects (69kV-500kV)
- Clear career advancement into Program Management and leadership roles
- Collaborative, employee-focused culture with long-term project stability
- Opportunity to support grid modernization, renewable energy, and data center power infrastructure initiatives
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Substation to make a significant impact. Apply today to join a leading organization!
Job summary:
Sector Engineering & Manufacturing Sub Sector Engineering Design and R&D Industry Energy & Natural Resources Where Cary Contract Type Permanent Consultant name Lauren Just Job Reference JN-072026-7060236 Job Nature Hybrid workingAbout Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
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