Project Manager - Transmission & Substation

St. Louis, MO

Salary: $140 - 160K

Direct Hire

Our client, a leading engineering consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multimillion-dollar Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects for the TECO account. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical infrastructure projects that support grid reliability and modernization across the region.

The successful candidate will bring both technical expertise and strong client-facing skills to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Candidates with prior TECO utility project experience and a background at other engineering consulting firms will be given strong preference.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of large-scale transmission and distribution projects (planning, engineering, procurement, construction support, and closeout).
• Serve as the primary client interface for utility accounts, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring alignment with client expectations.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and progress reports.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, providing direction to engineers, designers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee risk management, issue resolution, and change order processes.
• Prepare and deliver project presentations, reports, and updates to senior leadership and client representatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction Management (required).
• 7–10 years of project management experience in transmission and distribution.
• Proven track record delivering multimillion-dollar T&D projects.
• Experience working with TECO is strongly desired.
• Consulting/engineering firm experience strongly desired.
• Strong knowledge of project management tools (MS Project, P6, or equivalent).
• We do not participate in VISA sponsorship, therefore, candidates requiring VISA sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Ideal Candidate

Ideal candidate will come from another consulting company or EPC.

Why this employer is a great company

We are an engineering and environmental consulting firm that provides multidiscipline solutions primarily for the power and energy sectors. Their services span the entire lifecycle of power projects, including power generation (renewables, thermal, nuclear), transmission, and distribution systems, as well as facilities for food and beverage, government, and industrial markets. As part of WSP, they leverage global resources to deliver integrated, innovative solutions to help clients navigate the energy transition and improve infrastructure reliability. 

How to Apply for This Job:

To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. We’ll get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next you’ll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage I will personally give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. I manually review all candidates that complete this step online conversation. Steps 1 to 4 typically take less than 24 hours.

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