Transmission 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: We’ve got you covered with top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and yes, free monthly massages!
• Work-Life Balance: Flexibility is our thing. While we do ask everyone to be in the office from 9 am-3 pm, you can tailor the rest of your schedule to fit your life. Paid Time Off and Holidays are part of the package 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 hours!

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

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide overall management of electrical transmission projects from development to construction through closeout. This includes managing the project schedule with the scheduler using Primavera P6, manage the acquisition of environmental & real estate permits, developing detailed project cost estimates, overseeing engineering design, managing the procurement of construction labor, and managing external vendors and construction contractors in order to meet the client’s deadline.
• Run recurring design & construction progress meetings and drive the team to meet all deliverables and stay on target.
• Coordinate with the engineering team on equipment orders to ensure material needs by dates fit into the overall project schedule.
• Create and manage construction bid packages. Evaluate contractor bids and recommend selections to the client.
• Build strong relationships with the project & construction teams through regular communication and on-site visits.
• Own and maintain project budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Track and report accruals, cost & financial updates through client systems.
• Develop project execution plans and other appropriate deliverables that support the process to request full project authorization and funding with the client’s oversight committee.
• Provide regular updates to the PM Supervisor & Client on progress, schedule, cost, risk, and issues.
• Willingness to travel for projects within client service territory.

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ PM experience managing transmission or distribution projects or (5) years construction management experience managing transmission or distribution projects.
• Project management experience must include the construction phase of project execution.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contacts on project-related matters.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills along with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or the ability to obtain your certification within 1 year of hire. 
• Valid driver’s license required.

Join our team. We're all familia here.