Senior Project Manager

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Jacksonville, Florida, USA .
full-time . September 29, 2026

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in electric utility infrastructure, transmission lines, substations, and power delivery projects. The successful candidate will lead complex projects from planning and design through execution and closeout, while managing project teams, budgets, schedules, client relationships, risks, and overall project performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior project professional looking to take on a leadership role supporting major utility and energy infrastructure projects across the United States.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of transmission, distribution, substation, and utility infrastructure projects
Manage projects from initial scope development through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, resource plans, and project controls
Establish project objectives, deliverables, milestones, and performance requirements
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, construction, field, procurement, environmental, and project controls teams
Manage project scope, changes, risks, issues, and mitigation strategies
Monitor project performance against schedule, budget, quality, and contractual requirements
Lead project meetings and maintain strong communication with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
Review contracts, scopes of work, proposals, change orders, and project documentation
Support estimating, proposal development, project pursuits, and client development activities
Identify project risks and develop appropriate mitigation and contingency plans
Ensure projects are executed in accordance with applicable utility standards, safety requirements, quality requirements, and regulatory requirements
Provide leadership, direction, and mentoring to project managers, engineers, coordinators, and other project team members
Prepare and present project status reports, financial updates, forecasts, and performance metrics
Develop and maintain strong relationships with utility clients, contractors, suppliers, and industry partners
Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement project management best practices

Qualifications

15+ years of project management experience, preferably within the electric utility, energy, or infrastructure sector
Extensive experience managing transmission line and/or substation projects
Strong understanding of electric utility project delivery and construction processes
Experience managing large, complex, multidisciplinary projects
Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, scope, contracts, and resources
Strong client and stakeholder management skills
Experience working with utility owners, engineering firms, contractors, and other project partners
Strong understanding of project controls, risk management, change management, and forecasting
Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
PMP certification is considered an asset
Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related technical degree is preferred

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