Lead Project Manager - Substation & Transmission

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Lead Project Manager to manage the execution of multiple transmission, substation, and distribution capital projects. The role oversees project performance, contract administration, planning, resource management, stakeholder coordination, risk and change control, and project team leadership throughout the project life cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management
• Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project life cycle
• Accountable for all phases of the project life cycle from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and close out
• Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability; mentor and coach team members
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
• Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items
• Identify and control construction risk
• Recognize, identify, track and control change
• Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors
• Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
• Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results

Requirements:

• This is a remote position with the expectation of being located near Little Rock, Arkansas.
• We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
• • 15+ years of experience in Project Management of Utility, Construction, Engineering, or other relevant experience
• • Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• • Experience in capital project management
• • Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role
• • Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success
• • Strong written and verbal communication skills
• • Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
• • A high school diploma or GED
• • Comfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel
• • A BS in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar degree
• • Engineering design experience is a plus
• • PMP Certification is a plus
• • Construction/field knowledge or experience is a plus