Utility Transmission Project Manager
CARIAN · Reading
Utility Transmission Project Manager
Location: Reading, PA (travel to client site locations required) In the office or field (not remote)
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us
CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Utility Transmission Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a program consisting of a combination of small to moderate size transmission, substation, and communication projects.
You will manage, direct and coordinate all aspects of the work related to the engineering, permitting, construction, and capitalization of multiple concurrent high voltage overhead transmission line, substation, and communication equipment improvement projects.
The Project Manager will report directly to the Lead Project Manager and is responsible for cost management of the individual projects, the successful completion of the projects within the specified dates and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, subcontractors, regulatory agencies and any other project stakeholders.
Positions at CARIAN offer comprehensive and competitive benefits (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) matching, and the opportunity to work with a growing company.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall management of projects from development, construction and closeout including citing, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
Maintain clear lines of communication and relationships between project sites, project office and clients.
Drive project schedules and manage scope.
Maintain detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals.
Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems and implement the project execution plan.
Work closely with the Project Team to confirm deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction.
Report regularly to the Lead Project Manager on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring home office support
Qualifications
Candidates for this position must have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field from an accredited curriculum. Minimum of five (5) years of high voltage transmission line or substation project experience with at least two (2) years related project management experience.
Project management experience must include construction phase of project execution.
Must have detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines.
Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contacts on project-related matters.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus but not mandatory.
Ability to travel (projects are within 1-3 hr radius from reporting location). Valid driver's license required
Why CARIAN
Purpose-driven work – Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities
Industry reputation – Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results
Career growth – Opportunities to support major grid modernization programs and expand technical leadership capabilities
Collaborative culture – Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships
Competitive total rewards – Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work
Equal Employment Opportunity
CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a women-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.