Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Substation

Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Substation

Location: Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Schedule: Hybrid

Monday & Friday: Remote

Tuesday-Thursday: In-office

(Core hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with strong utility experience to support Transmission and Substation projects, including Protection & Control replacement and Transmission Line initiatives. This role requires a technically proficient leader who can manage projects from engineering through construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Lead transmission and substation projects through engineering, construction, outage coordination, testing, and commissioning

Interpret one-line diagrams and technical documentation

Manage construction sequencing and commissioning activities

Identify and mitigate outage and operational risks

Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, construction, and system operations teams Required Qualifications

7+ years of utility project management experience

Direct experience with substation and/or transmission projects

Strong understanding of transmission & substation equipment and system operations

Experience managing physical construction projects

Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation Education

STEM degree preferred (relevant experience considered in lieu of technical degree) #tech

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