Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Substation - Remote/NC

Michael Page International

North Carolina(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$70–$95 Per Hour

JOB TYPE

Temporary

SKILLS

Acquisitions Management, Budgeting, Capital Project, Change Management, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Consulting, Contract Management, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Utility, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Environmental Compliance, Environmental Design, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Regulations, High Voltage (HV), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Leadership, Logistics, MPI, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Project, Natural Resources, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Power Outages, Primavera, Professional Engineer, Project Control, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Development, State Laws and Regulations, Support Documentation, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

North Carolina

POSTED

1 day ago

Senior Project Manager - Transmission & SubstationOur client is seeking an experienced Lead Transmission Project Manager to oversee the execution of large-scale electric utility infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on high-voltage transmission line and substation programs. This role will lead projects from early planning through construction and closeout, ensuring delivery is aligned with scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations. The ideal candidate brings a proven background managing complex transmission line and substation projects, experience working with utilities and EPC partners, and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams across geographically dispersed project sites. This role offers remote flexibility, with travel required approximately once per month to support project needs, stakeholder engagement, and key milestones.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the execution of transmission line and substation capital projects, overseeing all phases from planning and design through construction and closeout.Serve as the primary project and client interface, driving alignment across owners, engineering teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, risk registers, and performance metrics for large, multi-stakeholder transmission programs.Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, environmental/permitting, land acquisition, construction management, and project controls.Provide oversight of EPC and construction contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards, design criteria, environmental requirements, and quality expectations.Actively identify project risks related to constructability, outages, right-of-way, permitting, and logistics, implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum.Lead contract administration efforts including change management, claims mitigation, and documentation control.Support executive-level reporting, project reviews, and stakeholder meetings.Promote a strong safety culture and best-in-class execution across all project phases.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.The successful applicant will have:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field highly preferred.10+ years of project management experience within the electric utility industry.Demonstrated experience leading transmission line and/or substation projects (overhead, greenfield, rebuilds, or major expansion programs).Proven ability to lead complex projects involving multiple contractors, jurisdictions, and utility stakeholders.PMP certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.Technical ExpertiseStrong understanding of high-voltage transmission and substation design and construction practices.Familiarity with transmission project challenges such as right-of-way coordination, environmental permitting, outage planning, and constructability.Experience using project management and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar platforms.Working knowledge of NESC, IEEE standards, and utility safety and design requirements.Knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance standards applicable to transmission construction.Leadership & CommunicationStrong leadership presence with the ability to manage teams across engineering, construction, and external partners.Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, executives, regulators, and field personnel.Highly organized, proactive, and able to drive accountability across large project teams.What's on OfferCompetitive hourly pay between $75 and $100 USD.Flexibility that works: Choose a hybrid or remote schedule that fits your life and projects.Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.Work on the largest Transmission, Grid Mod project in the US.Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.A temporary position offering hands-on experience with impactful projects.Long-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6-12 months; based on performance and project needs.Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.Join a firm consistently recognized as a "Top Place to Work" for five consecutive years, known for its collaborative engineering culture and commitment to employee development.If you are passionate about project management and the energy sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About the Company

Michael Page International

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.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

WEBSITE

https://www.michaelpage.ca/