Role OverviewPTAG is seeking a
Senior Project Manager to support high-voltage
Transmission & Substation (T&S) capital projects.
This role requires a
highly effective leader with deep utility experience who can manage complex projects while driving alignment across stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, and delivering executive-level reporting.
The ideal candidate brings
10+ years of experience in HV transmission and substation projects, with a strong ability to lead in regulated utility environments and interface directly with senior stakeholders.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership & Delivery- Lead end-to-end delivery of HV transmission (115kV+) and substation projects from initiation through close-out
- Define and manage scope, WBS, cost baselines, and integrated schedules
- Drive execution across engineering, construction, procurement, and commissioning teams
- Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Stakeholder & Communication Management- Act as primary interface across project stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies
- Lead project reporting, executive presentations, and status updates
- Coordinate across internal teams, field teams, and external partners
- Proactively manage risks, issues, and escalations
Communication & Reporting Excellence- Develop and deliver high-quality executive presentations and dashboards
- Ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy in project reporting (cost, schedule, risk)
- Translate technical project data into clear, decision-ready insights
Project Controls & Performance Management- Monitor and control performance using EVM metrics (SPI, CPI)
- Partner closely with Project Controls to ensure cost and schedule alignment
- Drive forecasting, variance analysis, and corrective actions
Construction & Utility Execution- Oversee activities such as:
- Transmission line builds, reconductoring, and upgrades
- Substation construction, expansions, and energization
- Ensure construction readiness, commissioning planning, and safe execution
- Support initiatives tied to grid reliability, wildfire mitigation, and system upgrades
Governance & Compliance- Ensure adherence to utility, regulatory, and safety standards
- Maintain compliance with permitting, environmental, and interconnection requirements
- Drive accountability across all project stakeholders
Qualifications & RequirementsMust-Have- 10+ years of Project Management experience in electric utility infrastructure
- Direct experience with:
- High-voltage transmission (115kV+)
- Substation projects (builds, upgrades, expansions)
- Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and executive-level communication
- Strong background in:
- Stakeholder coordination & management
- Reporting & presentation delivery
- Experience managing cost, schedule, and risk in complex capital projects
- Proficiency in:
- Primavera P6 or MS Project
- Excel (advanced)
- PowerPoint (executive-level presentations)
Preferred- Experience working with major North American utilities
- PMP, P.Eng, or equivalent certification
- Experience in regulated utility environments (California preferred)
- Familiarity with EVM, governance frameworks, and utility reporting standards
Key Success Factors- Exceptional communicator with ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Strong executive presence and professionalism
- Ability to operate in high-visibility, high-accountability environments
- Proven track record delivering complex utility capital projects
