Senior Project Manager - Kansas City (Transmission/Substation)
Our client is seeking a Transmission Project Manager to join a growing Power Delivery team focused on delivering high-voltage transmission projects across the utility sector. This role offers the opportunity to manage the full lifecycle of transmission line projects while expanding into client relationship management, business development, and strategic account growth. The ideal candidate will have experience leading transmission engineering projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality work on schedule and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple transmission engineering projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV.
- Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation efforts.
- Oversee project financial performance, including revenue forecasting, backlog management, accounts receivable, and work-in-progress tracking.
- Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, proposals, and statements of qualifications for utility clients.
- Coordinate engineering design reviews and ensure quality standards are met prior to client submission.
- Establish project milestones and monitor progress to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Provide leadership and guidance to engineering teams and technical staff.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for additional work and new business.
- Collaborate across departments to support company initiatives, operational improvements, and best engineering practices.
- Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external project stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 4+ years of experience in power transmission engineering and/or project management.
- Experience managing transmission line design projects and coordinating technical teams.
- Understanding of overhead and underground transmission systems.
- Familiarity with applicable industry standards, including NESC, ASCE, and IEEE.
- Working knowledge of transmission design software and engineering tools.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience leading engineering teams, managing resources, and delegating technical work.
- Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship within a growing engineering organization.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to lead impactful transmission infrastructure projects.
- Exposure to both project execution and client account management responsibilities.
- Clear path for career growth, leadership development, and expanded business responsibilities.
- Collaborative environment with a strong focus on technical excellence, employee development, and long-term client partnerships.
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