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Principal Project Manager - Transmission & Substation

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois💼 Full-time💰 $117,600–$117,600🗓 2026-05-20 → 2026-10-01

Core

Manage complex transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and IT projects with budgets ranging from $1 million to $60 million for a Fortune 200 energy company.

Role type

Senior individual contributor project manager (infrastructure & energy)

Builds

Transmission and substation infrastructure projects

Domain

Energy / Power Generation & Distribution

Required skills

Project management principles, scope/schedule/budget control, risk management, contract resource management, stakeholder communication, zoning permit acquisition, team leadership, financial analysis

Preferred skills

Supervisory experience, Master's degree, Professional Engineer License, functional area expertise

Technologies

Project management tools, Earned Value Analysis, Work Breakdown Structures

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget; interface with external customers for transmission projects; acquire zoning variations and permits; mentor team members; manage contract resources and change orders.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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