Senior Project Manager

Role Overview PTAG is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support high-voltage Transmission & Substation (T&S) capital projects. This role requires a highly effective leader with deep utility experience who can manage complex projects while driving alignment across stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, and delivering executive-level reporting. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience in HV transmission and substation projects, with a strong ability to lead in regulated utility environments and interface directly with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
• Lead end-to-end delivery of HV transmission (115kV+) and substation projects from initiation through close-out
• Define and manage scope, WBS, cost baselines, and integrated schedules
• Drive execution across engineering, construction, procurement, and commissioning teams
• Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, matrixed environment Stakeholder & Communication Management
• Act as primary interface across project stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies
• Lead project reporting, executive presentations, and status updates
• Coordinate across internal teams, field teams, and external partners
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and escalations Communication & Reporting Excellence
• Develop and deliver high-quality executive presentations and dashboards
• Ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy in project reporting (cost, schedule, risk)
• Translate technical project data into clear, decision-ready insights Project Controls & Performance Management
• Monitor and control performance using EVM metrics (SPI, CPI)
• Partner closely with Project Controls to ensure cost and schedule alignment
• Drive forecasting, variance analysis, and corrective actions Construction & Utility Execution
• Oversee activities such as:
• Transmission line builds, reconductoring, and upgrades
• Substation construction, expansions, and energization
• Ensure construction readiness, commissioning planning, and safe execution
• Support initiatives tied to grid reliability, wildfire mitigation, and system upgrades Governance & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to utility, regulatory, and safety standards
• Maintain compliance with permitting, environmental, and interconnection requirements
• Drive accountability across all project stakeholders Qualifications & Requirements Must-Have
• 10+ years of Project Management experience in electric utility infrastructure
• Direct experience with:
• High-voltage transmission (115kV+)
• Substation projects (builds, upgrades, expansions)
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and executive-level communication
• Strong background in:
• Stakeholder coordination & management
• Reporting & presentation delivery
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and risk in complex capital projects
• Proficiency in:
• Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Excel (advanced)
• PowerPoint (executive-level presentations) Preferred
• Experience working with major North American utilities
• PMP, P.
Eng, or equivalent certification
• Experience in regulated utility environments
• Familiarity with EVM, governance frameworks, and utility reporting standards Key Success Factors
• Exceptional communicator with ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong executive presence and professionalism
• Ability to operate in high-visibility, high-accountability environments
• Proven track record delivering complex utility capital projects