Project Manager – Transmission Capital Projects (Remote)

Amarillo, Texas

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Type: Contract

Experience: 10

Category: Engineering

Contractor Work Model: Remote

Brand: System One

Compensation Range: 110.00 Per Hour

Job ID: 375834

Date Posted: 06/23/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/A7Mwz8


Position: Project Manager – Transmission Capital Projects (Remote)
Location: Remote
Pay Rate: $110.00/hr.
Contract Duration: 12-Months

System One is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support transmission-side capital projects within a regulated utility environment with our client. This role serves as the internal owner of project scope and delivery, partnering closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms responsible for engineering design and construction execution.

The Project Manager will oversee projects from early planning and initiation through construction, commissioning, and close-out, ensuring successful execution against scope, schedule, budget, and key project milestones. This position is ideal for candidates with utility transmission, electric infrastructure, or other large-scale linear infrastructure project experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through project close-out.
  • Serve as the primary internal owner of project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate closely with EPC contractors and construction partners throughout project execution.
  • Monitor project progress, risks, milestones, and overall performance.
  • Collaborate with cost management teams on budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.
  • Partner with project schedulers to maintain accurate project timelines and resource planning.
  • Prepare executive-level project reports and presentations for leadership stakeholders.
  • Facilitate communication between internal teams, leadership, and external partners.
  • Identify and resolve project issues while proactively managing risks and dependencies.
  • Ensure project execution aligns with regulatory, operational, and business objectives.
Typical Day
A typical day may include:
  • Meeting with EPC partners to review project status and key milestones.
  • Coordinating with cost analysts on budget management and forecasting activities.
  • Working with schedulers to monitor project timelines and critical path activities.
  • Preparing executive updates and stakeholder communications.
  • Reviewing project risks, change requests, and action items.
  • Collaborating across internal and external teams to ensure project objectives remain on track.
Team & Work Environment
This role is part of a growing and evolving organization focused on critical transmission infrastructure investments.
  • Highly collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Fast-paced atmosphere with significant stakeholder interaction.
  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced EPC firms and utility professionals.
  • Ideal for individuals who thrive in complex organizations and can effectively navigate ambiguity.
  • No direct people management responsibilities; however, strong leadership through influence is required.
Key Stakeholders
  • EPC Contractors and Construction Partners
  • Cost Management Teams
  • Project Schedulers
  • Internal Leadership Teams
  • Transmission and Utility Operations Stakeholders
Travel Requirements
  • Approximately 25% travel required.
  • Travel primarily throughout Texas and New Mexico.
  • Includes site visits to substations, transmission facilities, and active construction locations.
Work Schedule:
  • Full-time contract position
  • Standard business hours
  • Must be available during core collaboration hours of approximately 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM MST
  • Flexibility available outside core meeting hours

Required Experience & Skills:
  • Minimum 5 years of project management experience; 8+ years strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience working within an EPC project delivery model.
  • Experience managing utility, transmission, energy, or large-scale linear infrastructure projects.
  • Proven ability to manage projects throughout the full lifecycle, from initiation through close-out.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and reporting requirements.
Preferred Industry Experience
  • Electric transmission projects
  • Regulated utility environments
  • Large-scale infrastructure projects such as:
    • Electric transmission and distribution
    • Pipelines
    • Transportation or roadway infrastructure
    • Renewable energy infrastructure
Preferred Qualifications
  • PMP Certification
  • Engineering degree
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Experience with investor-owned utilities
Preferred Technical Skills
  • SAP
  • SharePoint
  • Forecasting and cost management tools (such as TamCasting or similar platforms)
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise with utility or infrastructure experience and excels in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
  • Strong relationship-building abilities
  • Comfort working with limited structure and ambiguity
  • Self-starter mentality with a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
  • Confidence working with executive leadership and external partners

Preferred Backgrounds
Experience with large investor-owned utilities or major engineering and construction organizations is highly valued, including:
  • Xcel Energy
  • Southern California Edison
  • PG&E
  • Duke Energy
  • Other investor-owned utilities
  • Engineering, procurement, and construction firms specializing in transmission infrastructure
Location & Travel
Work Arrangement
  • Fully remote opportunity
  • Candidates may be located anywhere within the United States
  • Must be willing and able to travel as needed
Project Geography
  • Amarillo, Texas
  • Texas and New Mexico service territories
Travel
  • Approximately 25% travel required
  • Travel expenses reimbursed in accordance with company policy

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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