Utility Transmission Construction Project Manager TX

Excel Engineering Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Utility Transmission Construction Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This individual will be responsible for managing overseeing and ensuring the successful completion of electrical transmission construction projects. You will collaborate with engineering teams contractors and other stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time within budget and meet the required quality standards.

Since 1990 Excel Engineering has been at the forefront of delivering engineering solutions and construction management services in the power utility industry both domestically and internationally. Our diverse team works across electrical engineering construction management and consulting services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electric utility transmission construction projects from inception to completion. Coordinate project planning design budgeting and scheduling with engineering procurement and construction teams.
• Work closely with engineering teams contractors vendors and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals timelines and budgets.
• Oversee construction activities ensuring compliance with safety protocols quality standards and engineering specifications. Conduct inspections document milestones and review progress.
• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle. Take proactive measures to address potential risks or issues.
• Capture and document any changes to the project scope design or materials during the construction phase ensuring proper approvals are obtained.
• Manage project budgets and track expenses ensuring the project stays on track financially. Work with sourcing and service providers to mitigate cost overruns.
• Maintain effective communication with clients ensuring timely updates and clear reporting on project progress and any issues encountered.
• Use Microsoft Office Excel and other software tools to track progress generate reports and manage documentation related to the project.

Experience

• A minimum of five 5 years of experience in transmission construction and project management in the electrical utility industry.
• Proven experience managing all aspects of transmission construction including pole location spotting drilling foundations direct burial installation framing stringing and finish work.
• Strong knowledge of transmission construction practices methodologies and industry standards.
• Experience in managing multiple simultaneous projects while ensuring timelines budgets and quality standards are met.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred. Equivalent field experience will also be considered.

Skills and Qualifications

• Expertise in construction project management including scheduling budgeting and resource allocation.
• Solid understanding of electrical transmission and distribution systems and the ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams schematics and equipment operation manuals.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage teams collaborate with clients and interact with external vendors and contractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Excel and project management software (MS Project Primavera P6 a plus).
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices for construction sites ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in the electrical utility transmission field.
• Experience with power utility clients and managing transmissionrelated projects.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Familiarity with SAP enterprise resource planning software.

Excel Engineering Offers

• Continuing education and on the job training
• Retirement plan 401(k) matching
• Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance
• Wellness program
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule and work environment Hybrid Work Schedule
• Bonus pay for Overtime

Excel Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status marital status or status with regard to public assistance. In our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion we strongly encourage applicants from populations that are underrepresented in the engineering field to apply. For applicants who need an accommodation to apply please contact human resources at