Project Manager (Transmission or Distribution)

Project Manager – Electrical Transmission and/or Distribution
Location: Remote – TX, OK, LA, AR, or KS candidate preferred
Travel: Periodic project-site travel required
Compensation: $150,000–$200,000, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead electrical utility transmission and distribution construction projects throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Kansas. This position can be based remotely within the five-state region, with periodic travel to active project sites during construction.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of power line construction experience and a proven track record managing utility construction projects valued at $10 million or more. This individual will be responsible for project execution from planning and estimating through construction and closeout, with a strong focus on safety, financial performance, scheduling, field productivity, and customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Manage electrical utility transmission and distribution construction projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout.
Provide overall project leadership for projects valued at $10M+, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Coordinate with field leadership, superintendents, foremen, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal support teams.
Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, schedules, cost projections, and overall financial reporting.
Track labor productivity, equipment utilization, materials, subcontractor costs, and project performance.
Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and construction requirements.
Support project estimating, constructability reviews, resource planning, and project startup activities.
Identify project risks, cost impacts, and scope changes and manage change orders through resolution.
Maintain strong relationships with utility customers and provide regular communication regarding project progress, schedules, costs, and potential issues.
Conduct periodic site visits throughout the five-state territory to monitor construction progress, safety, quality, productivity, and overall project execution.
Partner with field operations to ensure appropriate manpower, equipment, materials, and resources are available to meet project requirements.
Ensure projects comply with company safety standards, customer requirements, and applicable utility construction practices.
Maintain accurate project documentation, cost reporting, forecasts, and closeout records.
Utilize project management and job-costing systems to monitor project performance and profitability.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in the electrical utility/power line construction industry preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing transmission and/or distribution construction projects valued at $10M+.
Strong knowledge of overhead and/or underground power line construction methods and field operations.
Experience managing project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, change orders, and financial performance.
Understanding of labor productivity, equipment utilization, materials, subcontractor management, and construction estimating.
Strong customer-facing and relationship-management skills.
Ability to effectively coordinate field operations and multiple project stakeholders.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Experience with HCSS or similar construction project management/job-costing software is highly preferred.
Ability to work remotely while traveling periodically to project sites throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Kansas.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with a strong contractor-side utility construction background and direct experience managing large-scale power line projects will be highly preferred. Experience overseeing projects from estimate and award through field execution, financial management, and final closeout is especially valuable.
Compensation
Expected base salary is approximately $150,000–$200,000, depending on the candidate’s experience, project history, technical knowledge, and overall qualifications.

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