Transmission/Substation Project Manager

Transmission/Substation Project Manager

Location: Akron, OH

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $74.00 $80.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Ability to travel required; projects are within a 1 3 hour radius from the reporting location. Valid driver's license required. Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The client has an immediate need for Project Managers to support a program of transmission line, substation, and communications construction projects across Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia/Maryland. This Program has been in progress for 11 years and has a runway of another 5 years. The Project Manager will report directly to the Lead Project Manager and is responsible for cost management of the individual projects, the successful completion of the projects within the specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, subcontractors, and any other project stakeholders.

Examples of project types include:

• Substation complete substation rebuild & conversion projects (ring bus, breaker & a half, double-breaker); terminal upgrades including breakers, relays, and other physical equipment; some relay-only or equipment-only replacements; voltages: 34.5kV 500kV
• Transmission Line complete line rebuilds, line rehabs, line switch replacements, customer connections; voltages: 46kV 138kV
• Communications projects replacement of RTUs, cell antennas, microwave towers; installation of MPLS, ADSS & OPGW fiber builds
• New Transmission Customer connections and Generator interconnections (solar and wind)
• Project budgets range from Small (under $1M), Medium ($1M $5M), to Large ($5M+)
• 90% of projects are in a brownfield environment usually reconfiguring existing substations to new configurations, or rebuilding transmission lines to higher capacities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage 10 20 projects from inception to completion
• Vet the initial scope received and develop a project work plan with Engineering & Client Stakeholders
• Develop outage requests and sequenced work plans with SMEs & Client contractor partners
• Work with Engineering to facilitate major and minor material equipment procurement
• Coordinate environmental and non-environmental permitting review and submittal
• Develop RFP packages for construction bid events, including written scopes of work, baseline schedules, and permitting packages; evaluate contractor bids and recommend award to Client
• Facilitate Pre-Construction and regular progress meetings
• Drive schedule and project progress during construction, oftentimes on-site
• Complete pre-energization & closeout activities during project completion
• Develop rapport with construction team through on-site meetings and regular meetings/phone calls
• Meet regularly with Scheduler to update & maintain detailed P6 project schedules
• Maintain and be accountable for project budget and financial forecast updates
• Update financial forecasts and track accruals monthly
• Navigate client computer programs for financial updates, contract management, and project documentation
• Report regularly to the Lead Project Manager and Client on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring home office support
• Maintain clear lines of communication and relationships between project site, project office, and clients
• Role is 80% office / 20% field

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field from an accredited curriculum required

Required Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of high voltage transmission line or substation construction project management experience, including management of cost and schedule

Required Skills

• Detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contacts on project-related matters
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (a plus but not mandatory)

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of experience building critical infrastructure across the energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices across the country and around the world, the firm employs more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Teams span civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals who engage with complex, large-scale projects requiring deep technical expertise and creative problem-solving. Every full-time employee participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a culture of accountability and shared investment in outcomes that has earned the organization a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-17896

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