Senior Electrical Project Manager — Transmission & Substation
📍 Tacoma, WA (Travel to project sites required)
A well-established power and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead transmission, substation, and distribution projects.
This role is ideal for someone with strong high-voltage power experience who has successfully managed complex projects, subcontractors, and prime contracts — particularly in federal or government environments.
The Role:
You will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of electrical infrastructure projects, including planning, execution, subcontractor oversight, and project closeout.
Projects include:
- High-voltage transmission line construction
- Substation construction and upgrades
- Distribution and pole replacement/makeready work
- Utility and government infrastructure projects
This role requires strong leadership, financial management, and contract administration experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage prime contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, procurement, and execution
- Lead subcontractor coordination and field operations
- Track budgets, forecasting, and cost reporting
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
- Conduct regular client and project stakeholder meetings
- Manage change orders and contract modifications
- Provide project performance reporting and financial updates
- Mentor junior staff and support team development
What We're Looking For:
- 5+ years of Project Management experience in power infrastructure
- Strong background in:
- Transmission lines
- Substations
- Distribution systems
- Pole replacement or makeready work
- Experience working for an electrical contractor or EPC firm (not utility-side preferred)
- Experience managing subcontractors and prime contracts
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in T&D construction
- Experience with estimating, scheduling, and budgeting
- Federal or government project experience strongly preferred
- Strong leadership and communication skills
