10+ years of experience managing high-voltage transmission and/or substation capital projects
Demonstrated experience within regulated Investor-Owned Utility (IOU) environments
Strong experience managing outage-driven construction projects
Experience leading matrixed teams across engineering, construction, procurement, and project controls
Solid understanding of cost management, earned value, and capital forecasting
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within complex capital portfolios
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capability
Responsibilities
Lead transmission and substation capital projects through initiation, planning, execution, commissioning, and close-out
Define and manage project scope, WBS structures, cost baselines, and schedule integration
Oversee outage-driven project sequencing and energization planning
Monitor and control performance using schedule and cost metrics (SPI, CPI, EVM)
Identify, manage, and mitigate risks in high-visibility utility environments
Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables, procurement timelines, and field execution
Serve as primary interface between utility stakeholders, contractors, engineering teams, and regulatory bodies
Benefits
Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement
Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence
Full Job Description
Project Manager - San Francisco Bay, CA - Full Time - ID# 6727
Are you ready to make an impact in the Power industry? Join PTAG, a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm, recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.
We are seeking a Project Manager - Transmission & Substation (High Voltage) to support our growing team in San Francisco Bay, CA. In this role, you'll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex initiatives.
Role & Responsibilities In this role, you will support the engineering execution and lifecycle management of high-voltage transmission line and substation integration projects. Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead transmission and substation capital projects through initiation, planning, execution, commissioning, and close-out
Define and manage project scope, WBS structures, cost baselines, and schedule integration
Oversee outage-driven project sequencing and energization planning
Monitor and control performance using schedule and cost metrics (SPI, CPI, EVM)
Identify, manage, and mitigate risks in high-visibility utility environments
Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables, procurement timelines, and field execution
Transmission & Utility Execution
Manage projects involving high-voltage transmission (115kV+), substation builds, expansions, or major upgrades
Coordinate transmission line rebuilds, underground segments, reconductoring, and associated substation tie-ins
Provide oversight of construction, commissioning, and energization readiness
Ensure compliance with utility standards, regulatory requirements, and interconnection processes
Support wildfire mitigation, grid resiliency, and modernization initiatives where applicable
Stakeholder & Governance Management
Serve as primary interface between utility stakeholders, contractors, engineering teams, and regulatory bodies
Lead project governance meetings, executive reporting, and performance reviews
Ensure adherence to IOU capital governance processes and reporting cadence
Resolve cross-functional conflicts and remove execution barriers
Support audits, documentation controls, and regulatory reviews
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Champion safety-first execution in live utility environments
Enforce Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety standards
Ensure permitting, compliance, and funding requirements are met
Maintain disciplined change control processes
Qualifications / Requirements To succeed in this role, you bring:
10+ years of experience managing high-voltage transmission and/or substation capital projects
Demonstrated experience within regulated Investor-Owned Utility (IOU) environments
Strong experience managing outage-driven construction projects
Experience leading matrixed teams across engineering, construction, procurement, and project controls
Solid understanding of cost management, earned value, and capital forecasting
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within complex capital portfolios
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capability
Preferred Qualifications
PMP certification or P.Eng designation
Experience supporting wildfire mitigation, undergrounding, or grid modernization programs
Experience managing data center interconnection or mission-critical infrastructure projects
Familiarity with SAP, EcoSys, Primavera P6, or similar capital governance tools
Mandatory Experience Alignment (Non-Negotiable) Candidates must demonstrate:
Direct experience managing 115kV+ transmission or major substation projects
Experience operating within regulated IOU governance environments
Exposure to outage-based project sequencing and energization planning
Candidates without high-voltage utility experience will not be considered. Location & Work Model
Primary locations: San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento, and greater San Francisco Bay Area
Work schedule: Onsite / field-based, Monday-Friday, 40+ hours per week
Remote work: Not available at this stage
Salary Range for Role $ 180,000 - $185,000 Compensation at PTAG varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.
Why Join PTAG? At PTAG, you'll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.
Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.
