Project Manager - T&D Construction - Dallas

Project Manager – Electrical Transmission & Substation
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan Area - multiple locations
Industry: Power Delivery & Energy Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full-time | Hybrid | Permanent

We’re partnering with a well-established infrastructure contractor to hire a Project Manager focused on delivering complex Electrical Transmission and Substation construction projects. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires deep experience in field-based project execution, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.

This position plays a critical role in managing pre-construction planning through final delivery. It involves leading internal teams and subcontractors, coordinating directly with client representatives, and ensuring that all technical, safety, and regulatory standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all phases of project delivery including constructability assessments, estimating, scheduling, and execution

• Coordinate daily with client teams, project staff, superintendents, and senior leadership to align on scope, expectations, and progress

• Conduct site walks and drawing reviews to validate scope and identify risks or improvement opportunities

• Guide permitting and environmental compliance efforts, ensuring readiness before mobilization

• Collaborate on the development of project safety and environmental plans

• Prepare estimates, budgets, construction schedules, and workforce planning documents

• Review subcontractor proposals and support contracting decisions

• Provide leadership from project kickoff through closeout and final cost tracking

Ideal Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

• 5+ years of project management experience in high-voltage utility or heavy civil infrastructure

• Strong background in estimating, scheduling (Microsoft Project or Primavera), and resource planning

• Familiarity with substation and underground utility construction preferred

• Comfortable working with construction contracts, subcontracts, and MSAs

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and construction cost tracking software

• Clear communicator with a professional, solutions-driven mindset