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Project Manager (Transmission & Substation)

About the Opportunity

Asplundh Engineering Services is seeking a Project Manager to support the successful planning, development, and execution of electric utility projects. The preferred candidate should be located in the East Coast. Specifically, Eastern/Western MA, NH. NY and CT.

This position plays a key role in the early stages of transmission, substation, and distribution infrastructure projects by coordinating project documentation, cost estimates, schedules, funding packages, and cross-functional communication.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with engineering teams, project managers, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and coordinate project authorization and funding documentation throughout the lifecycle of transmission, substation, and distribution capital projects.
• Prepare and assemble business cases, project approval packages, scope documentation, cost justifications, and supporting engineering information required for project funding and governance reviews.
• Coordinate project development activities from project initiation through engineering and execution support.
• Assist with conceptual planning, project definition, alternative evaluations, and solution development.
• Support project managers and engineering teams with project schedules, budgets, resource planning, and cost forecasting.
• Review and update project estimates throughout each phase of development to ensure alignment with project scope and execution strategy.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables between internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings, prepare meeting agendas, document meeting minutes, and track action items.
• Provide regular project status updates to engineering leadership and management through reports, dashboards, and project review meetings.
• Support project portfolio reporting and capital planning activities.
• Assist with engineering change management and project documentation control.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, asset management, construction, environmental, permitting, and operations teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Project Development Responsibilities

• Support the initiation of capital improvement projects by coordinating early engineering activities and documenting project requirements.
• Assist in evaluating multiple engineering solutions based on technical, operational, financial, and constructability considerations.
• Coordinate conceptual engineering efforts and planning-level cost estimates.
• Support preliminary engineering activities leading to execution-ready project scopes.
• Help transition approved projects into detailed engineering and execution while maintaining documentation accuracy and schedule alignment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of PM experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of experience supporting electric utility, transmission, substation, distribution, infrastructure, or capital project development.
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and project controls.
• Understanding of engineering project lifecycles from planning through construction.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Experience preparing executive-level project summaries and approval documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Experience with project management platforms such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Electric utility or power delivery experience a must.
• Transmission, substation, or distribution engineering project support.
• Capital planning and infrastructure investment programs.
• Cost estimating and schedule development.
• Engineering coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with utility engineering standards and project governance processes.

Why Join Asplundh Engineering Services?

At Asplundh Engineering Services, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects that strengthen the nation’s electric grid. Our collaborative culture, technical expertise, and commitment to employee development provide an environment where professionals can build rewarding careers while supporting meaningful, large-scale utility projects. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and flexible work arrangements depending on project needs

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision on the Day you start!

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