Project Manager 2 – Transmission & Distribution Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Project Manager 2 – Transmission & Distribution
City
Jackson State
MS Country
United States Area of Interest Project Management Type Full Time – Regular Job

ID 2025-14761

Business Group Chief Operations Officer Group Department PMO Project Managers
Description
This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office.
This position will offer you the opportunity to manage the execution of multiple transmission, substation and distribution projects. The position will involve coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of project execution.
Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management
Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle
Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability. Mentor and coach team members
Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders
Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items
Identify and control construction risk
Recognize, identify, track and control change
Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors
Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
Ten or more years of specific experience in Project Management of Utility Transmission, Distribution or Substation Projects
Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
Ten or more years of experience in the electric utility industry (engineering, construction, planning, etc.)
Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role
Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
Valued but not required skills and experience:
Engineering design experience is a plus
PMP Certification is a plus
Construction and start-up experience a plus
Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.
Award-Winning Benefits
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

Health Plans:

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k)
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range
$142,000 – $169,000