Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution

Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution

Lead high-profile 69kV-500kV T&D projects.

Strong pipeline of utility and renewable energy projects.

Our client is a nationally recognized engineering consulting firm specializing in power delivery infrastructure. They partner with investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, renewable energy developers, and industrial clients on high-voltage transmission, substation, grid modernization, and renewable interconnection projects throughout the United States.

Job Description

• Manage the full lifecycle of transmission and substation projects from proposal through engineering, procurement, construction support, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Lead projects involving 69kV-500kV transmission lines, substations, switchyards, renewable interconnections, battery energy storage (BESS), and utility infrastructure.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for utility, municipal, renewable energy, and industrial clients.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineers, designers, project controls, and field personnel.
• Monitor project financial performance, including revenue forecasting, earned value, profitability, and change order management.
• Coordinate with engineering managers, construction managers, and subcontractors to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans to minimize schedule or budget impacts.
• Manage contract negotiations, scope modifications, and client deliverables.
• Conduct regular project reviews, status meetings, and executive reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company QA/QC procedures, client standards, OSHA requirements, and applicable industry codes.
• Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers while supporting career development.
• Support business development activities including proposals, client presentations, and strategic account growth.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience within electric utility, power delivery, EPC, or engineering consulting environments.
• Proven experience managing Transmission & Distribution projects.
• Experience overseeing projects involving 69kV-500kV transmission lines and substations.
• Strong understanding of engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets exceeding several million dollars.
• Strong client-facing communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Excel, and project financial management tools.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $85 to $95 USD.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Competitive compensation and performance bonus.
• Hybrid/flexible work environment.
• Strong pipeline of utility and renewable energy projects.
• Clear advancement into Program Manager or Director-level leadership.
• Collaborative culture with long-term career growth and technical leadership opportunities.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact Lauren Just Quote job ref JN-072026-7056463

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Engineering Design and R&D

Industry: Energy & Natural Resources

Location: Fresno

Contract Type: Temporary

Consultant Name: Lauren Just

Job Reference: JN-072026-7056463

Job Nature: Hybrid working