Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager (Transmission & Distribution/Substation)

Location: Roanoke, VA (Can also work out of Columbus, OH & Blacksburg, VA)

Schedule: Monday-Friday (On-site)

Travel: 25% (Locally-based)

Pay: $180,000 - $210,000

Duration: Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

A nationally recognized engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor is seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to lead large-scale electric utility infrastructure projects for one of the nation's largest investor-owned utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead EPC/Design-Build utility projects from project kickoff through closeout
• Manage engineering, procurement, construction, scheduling, and project controls teams
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, schedules, and contract administration
• Serve as the primary point of contact with utility customers
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and field construction activities
• Drive safety, quality, and environmental compliance across all phases
• Perform constructability reviews and value engineering
• Lead change management, risk mitigation, and commercial negotiations
• Review RFIs, submittals, invoices, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements
• Mentor Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
• Deliver monthly executive reporting on project performance, cost, schedule, and forecasting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of Project Management experience within the electric utility industry
• Strong EPC or Design-Build project delivery experience
• Transmission and Substation project experience required
• Experience managing engineering, procurement, and construction teams
• Strong understanding of contract administration and project financial management
• Experience managing large utility clients
• Primavera P6 experience is preferred
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred Backgrounds

• High Voltage Transmission
• Electrical Substations
• Power Delivery
• Utility Infrastructure
• Transmission Line Construction
• Distribution Systems
• EPC Project Delivery

Compensation & Benefits

• $180,000-$210,000 Base Salary
• 10% Annual Bonus
• Equity Program
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Long-term career growth with an industry-leading EPC contractor