Manager Overhead Transmission Line Jobs in Alabama

# Transmission Project ManagerApply**Job#: 3044662****Job Description:**Transmission Project ManagerOverviewWe are seeking an experienced **Transmission Project Manager** to lead the planning and execution of electric transmission line and substation capital projects. This role is responsible for managing projects throughout the full lifecycle, including planning, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.The ideal candidate will have strong project leadership experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to deliver complex infrastructure projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership & Delivery* Lead transmission line and substation capital projects from initiation through completion.* Manage all phases of project execution, including planning, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.* Coordinate cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.* Drive project performance related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.* Ensure compliance with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.Schedule & Financial Management* Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and delivery plans.* Monitor progress and proactively address schedule impacts and project risks.* Support project forecasting, budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting activities.* Identify and manage variances while implementing corrective actions as needed.Risk & Change Management* Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.* Lead issue resolution efforts and escalate critical concerns when appropriate.* Manage project changes and ensure impacts to cost, schedule, and scope are documented and communicated.* Conduct lessons-learned reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives.Stakeholder Engagement* Provide regular project updates to leadership, stakeholders, and project teams.* Build strong relationships across engineering, construction, operations, environmental, regulatory, and external partner organizations.* Facilitate communication, collaboration, and resolution of competing priorities.Required Qualifications* Experience managing large-scale infrastructure, utility, construction, engineering, or capital projects.* Strong understanding of project management methodologies and project lifecycle execution.* Knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management processes.* Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.Preferred Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.* Experience supporting transmission line, substation, utility, energy, or industrial capital projects.* Understanding of utility operations, transmission systems, permitting, land acquisition, and regulatory processes.* Experience with project governance frameworks and stage-gate delivery processes.* Familiarity with Primavera P6, Oracle financial systems, or similar project management and financial tools.Desired Skills & Competencies* Project Leadership* Strategic Planning & Execution* Stakeholder Management* Risk Management* Financial & Schedule Management* Communication & Presentation Skills* Team Collaboration* Decision-Making & Accountability* Safety LeadershipWhy Join Us?This is an opportunity to lead high-impact infrastructure projects that support critical energy delivery systems. You'll collaborate with talented professionals, work on complex capital initiatives, and play a key role in delivering projects that make a lasting impact.**Job Type:** Full-Time**Experience Level:** Mid-Senior Level**Industry:** Utilities, Energy, Engineering, Construction, Infrastructure *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at accommodations@apexsystems.com or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Birmingham, AL, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** July 31, 2026**Pay Range:** $50 - $80 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr