Transmission Line Project Manager

Permanent

Columbus, Ohio

22 May 2025

    Akkodis is seeking a Transmission Line Project Manager for an opportunity located in Columbus, OH.  Qualified candidates will have 7+ years of experience within construction, engineering, or project management that is related to transmission lines, transmission and distribution, energy, utilities, interconnection, substations, or electrical power, along with a Bachelor degree in Engineering or Construction.  The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of work related to transmission line engineering. Roles are also available in Akron, OH and St. Louis, MO.

    Salary Range:  $80-130K base pay depending on years of experience; salary negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.  Also offered is a large bonus and ESOP.

    This role is with a long-standing leading engineering firm that is a global employer and in FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.  They are employee owned and offer an excellent incentive program.

    Transmission Line Project Manager job responsibilities include:

    • Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including routing/siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, procurement, construction administration, and closeout.

    • Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships, and focus on repeat work within each client account.

    • Serve as primary point of contact with clients.

    • Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.

    • Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.

    • Own internal project financials (detailed, accurate project cost forecast and accruals), legal coordination, risk management, change management.

    • Manage all aspects of project communication.

    • Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems and implement the project execution plan.

    • Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.

    • Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring support.

    • Work with department managers for appropriate project staffing and support the development of the Transmission team by assisting with hiring, training, and mentoring.

    • Travel to client and project locations is expected.

    • All other duties as assigned.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or related field from an accredited curriculum.

    • Minimum of seven years of experience in utility transmission, transmission line engineering, project management, or construction, or closely related fields. Completion of a master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

    • Professional Engineering (PE) registration is a plus.

    • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.

    • Must have experience with the production of transmission design and construction documents.

    • Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.

    • Demonstrate prior success in project management.

    • Proven ability to establish relationships with clients.

    • Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    • Ability to travel about 25% of the time, most trips will be 2 days or less.

    • Valid driver's license required.

     

    If you are interested in this Transmission Line Project Manager role, please click APPLY NOW.  For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Kathy Becher at kathy.becher@akkodisgroup.com

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

    Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.  Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

     

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy/

     

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 



    Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
    • The California Fair Chance Act
    • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
    • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
    • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance