Senior Transmission Project Manager

Overview

Looking for a familia? As an award-winning, woman-owned, minority-owned boutique engineering firm, we’re on the lookout for spirited candidates to join our ever-growing familia. We’re proud to be recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in St. Louis, a reflection of our people-first culture and commitment to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. Our mission is simple: deliver world-class engineering services while fostering close-knit collaborations with our clients.

If you’re passionate, diligent, and ready to make an impact, you’ll find your place with us ’s exceed expectations together and make engineering a space where everyone belongs.

You re more than an employee. You re a familia member. As a member of the familia, we make sure this is more than just a job.

• Benefits: We’ve got you covered with top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and an employee recognition platform to celebrate your wins.
• Flexibility: We value a life-friendly culture. You’ll collaborate with your supervisor to set a routine that balances your needs and your team’s. PTO and holidays are included, too.
• Diversity: We thrive on diversity and the unique perspectives everyone brings. Our team is a melting pot of skills and experiences, which helps us approach challenges from all angles.
• Growth: Your growth is our priority. Whether it’s tuition reimbursement for school or certifications, you’ll work closely with industry pros to map out and achieve your career goals.
• Giving Back: We’re all about making a difference. Each year, we set aside paid time off for you to get involved in your community and give back.
• Work Environment: Enjoy a relaxed vibe with weekly staff meetings (lunch included), a fully stocked kitchen, a dog-friendly office, a relaxed dress code, and weekly happy hours.

Sound like a familia you re ready to join? Here are the details on what we are looking for in this position:

• Project Oversight:
  Manage 10–20 projects from start to finish. Review the initial project scope and build a plan with the engineering and client teams. Lead project planning, scheduling, and execution.

• Procurement & Permitting:
  Coordinate with engineering on material and equipment orders. Handle both environmental and non-environmental permits. Create and manage construction bid packages, including RFPs, scopes of work, and permit documentation.

• Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination:
  Evaluate contractor bids and recommend selections to the client. Run pre-construction and ongoing project progress meetings. Build strong relationships with construction teams through regular communication and on-site visits.

• Construction & Closeout:
  Track project schedules with the scheduler using Primavera P6. Oversee on-site progress and drive construction to stay on track. Complete final pre-energization and project closeout steps.

• Financial Management:
  Own and maintain project budgets and monthly forecasts. Track and report accruals, costs, and financial updates through client systems.

• Reporting & Communication:
  Provide regular updates to the Lead PM and Client on progress, risks, and issues. Ensure strong communication between the project site, project office, and client teams.

• A Bachelor s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited program is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing high-voltage transmission line or substation construction projects, with a focus on cost and schedule management.
• In-depth knowledge in substations, transmission lines, and/or network/telecommunications systems is essential.
• Ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders, including industry professionals, government agencies, and the public, on project-related matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• PMP Certification is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to travel to project sites, generally within a 1–3 hour radius of the reporting location.
• A valid driver s license is required.

Join our team. We re all familia here.