The Cianbro Companies

Transmission & Substation Project Manager

The Cianbro Companies$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience managing electric power projects, preferably high-voltage transmission lines and substations
  • Strong project management skills, including control of scope, schedule, and costs
  • Experience in risk assessment and management
  • PMP or similar project management certification preferred
  • Willingness to travel frequently (approximately 25% of the time)

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed project plans focusing on scope, schedule, and cost
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams through conceptual design, procurement, and construction phases
  • Control project budgets and ensure adherence to timelines
  • Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards
  • Provide regular updates on progress, issues, and risks to management
  • Communicate promptly with stakeholders regarding any project threshold exceedances

Benefits

  • Robust health and wellness benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications
  • Supportive work culture focused on safety and family values
  • Flexible work environment with the chance to travel
Full Job Description
Cianbro's Transmission & Substation Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of high-voltage transmission and substation projects, ensuring they meet technical, safety, and budgetary requirements.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Project Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project plans focusing on scope, schedule, and cost; lead teams through conceptual design, procurement, and construction phases
  • Team Coordination: Manage multidisciplinary teams including engineering, land, environmental, legal, regulatory, procurement, and construction resources
  • Budget & Schedule Management: Control project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure adherence to timelines; prepare RFPs to source engineering, survey, geotechnical, and construction services
  • Risk Management: Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies; provide regular progress, issue, and risk updates to management
  • Compliance & Safety: Ensure projects meet regulatory, environmental, and safety standards; uphold company safety pledges
  • Stakeholder Communication: Notify stakeholders promptly if budget, schedule, or risk thresholds are exceeded
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • Experience: 3+ years managing electric power projects, preferably with high-voltage transmission lines, cables, and substations
  • Skills: Strong project management, scope/schedule/cost control, risk assessment, and documentation abilities; ability to travel (often 25%)
  • Certifications: PMP or similar project management certification is often preferred.
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About The Cianbro Companies

The Cianbro Companies are a group of American privately held companies providing construction and construction services, construction equipment rental, and engineering. The company is headquartered in Pittsfield, Maine, and has offices and facilities throughout the United States. Cianbro has been in business since 1949 and has grown to become one of the largest and most diverse open-shop construction and construction services companies in the United States. The company is employee-owned and has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Maine.
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Size
4,000 employees
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Founded
1949

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