Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

If you like to innovate, are self-reliant with a strategic mind and forward-thinking solutions approach and interested in giving your full potential on this small business, this position may be for you. Our commitment to quality, continuous improvement, adaptability and safety are part of our personality.

Our growing infrastructure and utility services firm is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transmission Relocation Project Manager to lead complex projects involving the relocation of high-voltage transmission lines. This critical role requires a blend of technical engineering expertise, strong project management skills, and comprehensive familiarity with all project lifecycle phases, particularly those involving coordination with rail infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

As the Project Manager, you'll be responsible for the successful execution of transmission line relocation projects from initial feasibility through final energization. Your duties will include:

Project Leadership & Management:

Oversee all phases of transmission line relocation projects, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and progress reports.

Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, external stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and contractors.

Provide engineering oversight and technical direction for the design of overhead and/or underground transmission lines, foundations, and structures.

Demonstrate strong familiarity with rail design standards, clearances, and operational requirements necessary for projects that impact or cross active rail corridors.

Coordinate with rail authorities and third-party rail engineers to ensure designs and construction methodologies comply with all regulations and safety protocols.

Manage the procurement process, including developing scopes of work (SOW), bid specifications, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts for engineering and construction services.

Supervise and manage construction activities, ensuring quality control, adherence to specifications, and compliance with all safety regulations.

Direct the real estate and easements acquisition process, working closely with land agents and legal counsel to secure the necessary rights-of-way (ROW).

Manage environmental requirements and permitting, including coordinating environmental surveys, preparing permit applications, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations (e.g., NEPA, cultural resources, wetlands).

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related field). A Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly desirable.

Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in electric utility transmission line design, engineering, or project management.

Proven track record managing large-scale transmission line relocation projects.

Demonstrated experience and familiarity working with rail companies, including a solid understanding of railway design, clearance requirements, and permitting processes for utility crossings.

Solid working knowledge of the full project lifecycle, including real estate/easements, environmental permitting, procurement, and heavy civil construction practices.

Skills

Exceptional leadership, communication (written and verbal), and negotiation skills.

Strong Leaderships, problem-solving and attention to detail skills.

Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6) and engineering design tools.