Senior Project Manager- Transmission Engineering

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

 

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us. 

 

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #56 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

 

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

 

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

 

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

 

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*:  

 

The Senior Project Manager is the highest level in KCI’s Energy Project Management career track, responsible for overseeing highly complex projects or multi-project programs. This role provides strategic oversight and direction, often managing multiple project teams and guiding Project Managers to achieve cohesive, client centric, large-scale outcomes. The Senior Project Manager is instrumental in ensuring seamless coordination across numerous stakeholders, balancing competing demands, and driving projects to successful completion. With an expert grasp of project dynamics, this role requires strong leadership, deep organizational acumen, and the ability to navigate high-stakes projects from inception through delivery. 

 

Key Technical Skills Required: 

• Extensive knowledge of transmission engineering and transmission line construction principles– 69 kV to 500 kV 

• Highly proficient in the use of transmission engineering software tools (PLS-CADD software suite, MFAD, LPILE etc.) with an ability to train others. 

• Extensive knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI. 

• Strong working knowledge of foundation design and construction principles. 

• Demonstrated ability to perform independent reviews of work performed by other engineers including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD.  

• Demonstrated proficiency at developing client specified technical reports as they relate to transmission engineering projects. 

• Experience conducting EMF studies and analysis as they relate to transmission lines 

• Experience and knowledge of grid interconnection requirements 

• Demonstrated experience developing permitting packages for various agencies.  DOT, DEP, FAA, etc. 

 

The key responsibilities of this role include:  

 

Project Management Leadership and Execution: 

• Manage all aspects of the project(s), including technical staff, subcontractors, and suppliers, to ensure timely and successful project completion. 

• Develop and communicate the Project Management Plan for the project, outlining project objectives, scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and safety protocols. 

• Develop project specific scope of work and contract documents incompliance with client requirements and in alignment with industry standard of care. 

• Effectively manage the project scope, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project requirements. 

• Maintain project schedules, proac