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Utility Construction Project Manager
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Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois, USA
Listed on 2026-03-11
Listing for:
nTech Workforce
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-11
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering -
Construction
Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- This role operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring three days in-office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two days remote (Monday and Friday)
- Core working hours between 09:00 and 15:00
Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to manage engineering, construction, outage coordination, testing, and commissioning activities for transmission and substation projects. The successful candidate will oversee Transmission level Protection and Control replacement projects and/or Transmission line projects, ensuring seamless execution through a deep understanding of equipment function and construction sequencing.
Responsibilities- Manage the full lifecycle of transmission and substation projects, including engineering, construction, and commissioning.
- Coordinate complex outages and system operations to ensure project milestones are met without compromising grid stability.
- Interpret one-line diagrams and technical specifications to understand equipment interfaces and functions.
- Anticipate and mitigate risks related to outages and commissioning sequences.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal teams, including engineering, construction, and system operations.
- Oversee physical construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety and technical standards.
- STEM degree or a technical degree; however, significant professional experience may complement an arts degree.
- 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Proven utility project management experience, specifically within substation or transmission environments.
- Core technical understanding of Transmission & Substation (T&S) equipment.
- Extensive knowledge of construction and commissioning sequences.
- Hands-on experience managing physical construction projects.
- Strong communication skills for effective team and stakeholder coordination.
- PMP is highly preferred
- Experience specifically with Transmission level Protection and Control replacement.
- High-level awareness of outage and system operations within a utility framework.
- Ability to work effectively within a large team environment
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