WT Partners

Project Manager – Transmission & Substation

Project Manager – Transmission & Substation
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LocationSan Francisco, CA
Job Typefull time
On-site
Utilities

About This Job

Job Title: Project Manager – Transmission & Substation


Location:

San Francisco, CA (On-site)


Level:

Senior


Employment Type:

Full-Time


About the Role

We are seeking experienced and results-oriented

Project Managers

to lead the execution of complex

Transmission and Substation (T&S)

infrastructure projects from development through commissioning. This senior-level role requires strong leadership, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered

safely, on time, and within budget

while aligning with organizational and regulatory objectives.


Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end execution of transmission and substation projects, from planning and permitting through construction and commissioning.

Lead project teams, define objectives, and maintain alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, permitting, and regulatory workstreams.
Develop and track

budgets, schedules

, and

risk mitigation

plan to meet project milestones and financial targets.

Ensure compliance with safety, permitting, and environmental regulations throughout all phases of execution.
Drive issue resolution, support change control, and proactively manage project risks and delays.
Maintain consistent and effective communication with internal stakeholders, contractors, utility partners, and regulatory bodies.
Support project reporting, forecasting, stakeholder presentations, and contract management.
Facilitate strategic planning and decision-making to align projects with broader business and portfolio goals.


Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

in

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

,

Construction Management

,

Project Management

, or a related field.

7–10+ years

of experience managing

utility-scale transmission and/or substation projects

.

Proven track record of managing

complex infrastructure programs

with success in budget, schedule, and risk control.

Proficiency in

Primavera P6

,

Microsoft Project

, and

advanced Excel

.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability in

stakeholder management

,

strategic planning

, and cross-functional team leadership.

Deep understanding of

utility infrastructure

, particularly in

transmission and substation development

.


Preferred Qualifications

Experience with California energy markets and permitting/regulatory frameworks (e.g.,

CAISO

,

CPUC

,

CEQA

).

Familiarity with

FERC

,

NERC

, and utility interconnection standards.

Experience with

EPC

or

design-build

project delivery models.

Experience using

Power BI

and

ERP systems

such as

SAP

.


Relevant certifications such as:

PMP (Project Management Professional)

PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional)
AACE certifications

(e.g.,

CCP

,

PSP

)

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