Lead Project Manager – Substation & Transmission

Sargent & Lundy

Lead project manager delivering Sargent & Lundy utility transmission, substation, and distribution projects. Managing multidisciplinary teams, budgets, schedules, risk, contracts, and client relationships.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,310 - $222,001 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise in utility, construction, and engineering projects, with a focus on managing multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring project performance within safety, schedule, and budget constraints. Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and deliver clear project reports.

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Project ManagementCapital Project ManagementPMP CertificationMulti-Disciplinary Team ManagementClient Liaison Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ExecutionContract AdministrationResource ManagementRisk Identification and ControlPerformance Indicator ReportingConstruction KnowledgeEngineering Design Experience

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationMentoring and Coaching

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Utility ProjectsConstruction ProjectsEngineering ProjectsProject Life-Cycle Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the execution of multiple transmission, substation, and distribution projects
Coordinate with multiple internal and external departments throughout the capital project execution life cycle
Handle project execution, contract administration, planning, and resource management
Own project performance, including safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience
Manage all project life-cycle phases from initiation through closeout
Manage and direct project teams and mentor and coach team members
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with client functional leads and stakeholders
Lead efforts to complete projects safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
Support reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget, and dashboard items
Identify and control construction risk
Track and control project changes
Communicate and consult with stakeholders and supervisors
Prepare clear, concise project reports that meet client requirements
Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role
Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities
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
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization
BS in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar degree is valued but not required
Engineering design experience is a plus
PMP Certification is a plus
Construction/field knowledge or experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision health plans
Life and accident insurance
Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-up daycare
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k)
Pre-tax commuter account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid annual personal/sick time (PST)
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Flexible work arrangements
Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility