Project Manager - Coalesce Management Consulting : Job Details

The Transmission Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering high-voltage transmission line projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV. This role ensures project scope, schedule, budget, and safety goals are met while maintaining compliance with regulatory and utility standards. The manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, permitting agencies, and utility stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full project lifecycle of high-voltage transmission line projects (69kV–500kV).
• Oversee engineering, procurement, environmental permitting, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules (Primavera P6/MS Project), budgets, and risk assessments.
• Lead internal and external project meetings and provide timely progress reports to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with utility interconnection teams, permitting agencies, and landowners.
• Manage EPC contractors and vendors, ensuring deliverables meet quality and safety standards.
• Facilitate resolution of design, schedule, and field issues in collaboration with engineering and construction teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (required).
• PMP certification or equivalent (preferred).
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience managing transmission line projects (≥138kV).
• Strong knowledge of transmission engineering, right-of-way, permitting, and construction practices.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience managing both overhead and underground transmission lines.
• Familiarity with utility standards, interconnection requirements, and SCADA systems.
• Previous work with utilities, IPPs, or EPC firms on capital projects >$20M.