Project Manager, Operations Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Title:

Project Manager

Location:

Columbus, OH Duration:
Contract to Hire

Job Description:

We are seeking a Project Manager – Transmission & Capital Projects to support a high-visibility portfolio of competitive transmission and infrastructure initiatives, including bid development and project execution across regional utility markets. This role will manage or support intermediate to complex projects in a matrixed environment, partnering cross-functionally through all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation through closeout. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in capital construction, transmission, project controls, procurement, and stakeholder management, with the ability to grow into independently leading larger programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a PM who thrives in utility, EPC, energy infrastructure, or major construction project environments.

Responsibilities Manage or support the delivery of intermediate and complex transmission, infrastructure, or capital construction projects

Coordinate project activities across initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, and closeout

Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and controls documentation

Support bid development, proposal strategy, and execution planning for competitive transmission opportunities

Lead project coordination meetings, milestone reviews, and stakeholder status updates

Build strong relationships across engineering, construction, procurement, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders

Track project scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and deliverables to ensure successful execution

Support and enforce construction and operational safety standards, promoting a Zero Harm culture

Assist with or lead procurement planning, RFP development, bid evaluation, vendor selection, and contract administration

Monitor contractor and supplier performance, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, and commercial requirements

Identify project risks, mitigation strategies, and escalation paths

Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on project delivery, reporting, systems, and cost optimization

Provide leadership, direction, and constructive feedback to project teams in a matrixed structure

Contribute to technical option evaluation, scope development, estimating, and startup readiness

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field with 3+ years of relevant experienceORAssociate degree in a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience

Experience in project management, transmission, utility construction, capital projects, project controls, project engineering, or major field construction

Experience with scope development, budgeting, forecasting, schedule controls, cost reporting, and risk management

Experience supporting or managing procurement, contracts, RFPs, bid evaluations, and vendor oversight

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead meetings and present status updates

Experience working in matrixed, cross-functional project environments

Knowledge of construction safety, quality control, and contractor coordination

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting competitive transmission, FERC 1000, PJM, MISO, SPP, or utility infrastructure projects

Background in EPC, transmission line, substation, grid modernization, or large-scale energy capital programs

Experience with project controls, earned value, cost forecasting, and schedule risk analysis

Familiarity with engineering design, estimating, startup/commissioning, and technical option analysis

Exposure to PMP, PMI, or other project management certification frameworks

Strong business acumen with experience in economic analysis and commercial decision-making

Experience leading proposal development, bid strategy, or pre-construction planning
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