Project Development Project Manager

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As an award-winning, woman-owned, minority-owned boutique engineering firm, we’re on the lookout for spirited candidates to join our ever-growing familia. We’re proud to be recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in St. Louis, a reflection of our people-first culture and commitment to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. Our mission is simple: deliver world-class engineering services while fostering close-knit collaborations with our clients. If you’re passionate, diligent, and ready to make an impact, you’ll find your place with us at LUZCO. Let’s exceed expectations together and make engineering a space where everyone belongs.
 

You're more than an employee. You're a familia member. As a member of the familia, we make sure this is more than just a job.

• Benefits: Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and a fun employee recognition platform to celebrate your wins.
• Flexibility: We value a life-friendly culture. You’ll collaborate with your supervisor to set a routine that balances your needs and your team’s. PTO and Holidays are included, too.
• Diversity: We thrive on diversity and the unique perspectives everyone brings. Our team is a melting pot of skills and experiences, which helps us approach challenges from all angles.
• Growth: Your growth is our priority. Whether it’s tuition reimbursement for school or certifications, you’ll work closely with industry pros to map out and achieve your career goals.
• Giving Back: We’re all about making a difference. Each year, we set aside paid time off for you to get involved in your community and give back.
• Work Environment: Enjoy a relaxed vibe with weekly staff meetings (lunch included!), a fully stocked kitchen, a dog-friendly office, a relaxed dress code, and weekly happy hour

Sound like a familia you're ready to join? Here's the details on what we are looking for in this position:

LUZCO is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead early-stage development of transmission and substation projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV. This hybrid role begins with a six-month, on-site training period at our client’s office, providing hands-on experience and the opportunity to build strong relationships with the team. After training, you’ll transition to a flexible schedule, working 2–3 days per week on-site and the remaining days from home. You’ll guide projects through conceptual and developmental phases, coordinate cross-functional teams, and serve as the primary client contact. If you’re a proactive leader with strong technical insight and a passion for driving utility infrastructure forward, this role is a great fit.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead project kick-offs, forming and guiding teams to refine and clarify project scope.
• Manage projects from concept through development, handing off to execution teams at approximately 30% of the project lifecycle.
• Oversee multiple concurrent transmission and substation projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV.
• Collaborate with technical teams to understand project interdependencies and establish construction sequencing.
• Maintain detailed project financials with support from cost analysts.
• Maintain and update project schedules with input from scheduling teams.
• Implement standardized project management lifecycle processes for consistent documentation and execution.
• Apply technical expertise to guide projects through early development phases.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing coordination, planning, budgeting, and scope.
• Oversee all aspects of development, including siting, permitting, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, procurement, material management, and construction management and constructability reviews.  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the transmission and distribution industry.
• Preference given to candidates with engineering or project management backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive project deliverables.