Senior Project Manager - Transmission

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of electric transmission projects. The role manages cross-functional teams, schedules, budgets, risks, stakeholder coordination, and compliance across project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of transmission projects, including planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout activities
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource plans
• Coordinate with engineering, environmental, permitting, construction, and operations teams to ensure project success
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, leadership teams, customers, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while proactively resolving issues that may impact project objectives
• Monitor project performance and provide regular status updates, forecasts, and executive-level reporting
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, environmental regulations, and company policies
• Manage contractor and vendor performance to ensure quality, cost control, and schedule adherence
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices in project delivery
• Support strategic planning efforts and contribute to the development of transmission infrastructure programs
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience managing utility, transmission, energy infrastructure, or large-scale capital projects
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary project teams
• Strong knowledge of transmission systems, utility operations, and project delivery methodologies
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and risk management processes
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar platforms
• Strategic Leadership
• Project Execution Excellence
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Customer-driven
• Financial and Budget Management
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Team Leadership and Collaboration
• Safety-First Mindset
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Experience with transmission line, substation, and grid modernization projects in the US and/or Canada
• Knowledge of NERC, FERC, and utility regulatory requirements
• Experience working within investor-owned utilities, EPC firms, or energy infrastructure organizations