Sr. Project Manager Transmission & Substation

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established electric utility serving a rapidly growing market and investing heavily in transmission and substation infrastructure to support grid reliability, system expansion, and long-term modernization efforts. This is an opportunity to take ownership of high-visibility capital projects and play a key role in shaping critical energy infrastructure across the region.

Position Summary

The Sr. Project Manager will lead complex transmission and substation projects from planning and engineering through construction, commissioning, and final closeout. This individual will be responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, stakeholder communication, and overall project execution while partnering with engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead transmission and substation capital projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and execution plans to ensure timely delivery.
Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls while ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineering, construction, project controls, contractors, and consultants.
Facilitate stakeholder meetings and provide regular project updates to leadership and key business partners.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize schedule or cost impacts.
Oversee contractor and EPC partner performance to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
Support field construction activities and provide leadership throughout project execution.
Manage commissioning activities, including relay, protection & control (P&C), and system testing efforts.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements, regulatory standards, and company policies.
Monitor project performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
Drive accountability and foster collaboration across internal and external project teams.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of project management experience supporting utility transmission and/or substation projects.
Demonstrated success managing large-scale capital projects from initiation through completion.
Experience overseeing project schedules, budgets, forecasting, and cost control activities.
Strong understanding of transmission and substation engineering and construction practices.
Experience coordinating EPC firms, contractors, engineering consultants, and utility stakeholders.
Background supporting high-voltage transmission projects, including 138kV and above.
Familiarity with commissioning, relay testing, protection & control systems, and energization activities.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to manage complex project risks and resolve execution challenges.
Experience utilizing project controls, change management, and performance reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
Utility, transmission owner/operator, or power delivery experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge of ERCOT operations, transmission planning, and regional utility requirements.
Familiarity with transmission line design, substation equipment, and power system fundamentals.
Exposure to NETA testing and commissioning practices.
Experience leading projects within a utility-owned transmission or distribution environment.

Work Environment & Benefits

This position is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and offers the opportunity to support major grid expansion and infrastructure modernization initiatives. The role combines office-based project management responsibilities with field engagement during construction and commissioning phases. Candidates will work closely with executive leadership, engineering teams, construction partners, and operations personnel while contributing directly to projects that enhance regional power reliability and support future growth.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Direct impact on critical utility infrastructure projects.
High visibility within a growing electric utility organization.
Long-term project pipeline with significant capital investment.
Opportunity to lead complex transmission and substation programs from concept through energization.
Strong potential for career growth and advancement within the organization.
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

This role is ideal for an experienced utility project manager seeking ownership of large-scale transmission and substation projects while helping drive grid reliability and expansion in a rapidly growing service territory.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mission, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Competitive compensation package, comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, career growth opportunities, exposure to large-scale transmission and substation capital projects, and the opportunity to directly impact Texas grid reliability and infrastructure modernization. Based in Dallas with visibility across engineering, construction, and executive leadership teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mission, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mission,TX.

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Sr. Project Manager Transmission & Substation