Construction Project Risk Manager - Transmission Lines - Remote
• Engineer & Design leading company supporting T-Line grid mod projects
- Fully remote position to grow project portfolios in power & energy
About Our Client Our client is a leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the land development and energy markets. Voted on as a best place to work and recognized in the ENR Top 100 and fastest growing companies.
Job Description
Our client is seeking experienced professionals to support large-scale transmission line construction programs as a Construction Project Coordinator. This is a high-impact role focused on front-end planning, constructability, and project oversight rather than day-to-day field construction management.Key Responsibilities:
- Support major transmission line projects from early-stage planning through construction execution
- Lead and contribute to constructability reviews and pre-construction strategy
- Coordinate across engineering, permitting, and construction teams to ensure projects are set up for success
- Identify and mitigate project risks, including right-of-way, permitting, access planning, and crossings
- Assist with 12-18 month forward planning for upcoming construction efforts
- Participate in site walkdowns and client meetings as needed
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant Qualifications:
- ~15+ years of experience in transmission line construction, project management, or construction management
- Strong understanding of utility transmission projects and construction workflows
- Proven ability to evaluate constructability and risk in complex infrastructure projects
- Comfortable working remotely with periodic travel
- PMP or RPM (Risk Project Management) Certification preferred
Additional Details:
- Location: Flexible (Dallas/Fort Worth preferred, but not required)
- Multiple openings due to project demand
- Not a traditional CM role - focused on oversight, coordination, and upfront project planning
What's on Offer
- Hourly pay range from $75.00 to $105.00 (USD).
- Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
- A temporary position offering hands-on experience with impactful projects.
- This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Project Manager T&D to make a meaningful impact.
- Long-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6-12 months; based on performance and project needs.
- Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
- Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.
- Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.
- Join a firm consistently recognized as a "Top Place to Work" for five consecutive years, known for its collaborative engineering culture and commitment to employee development.
- Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineers and project teams on some of the industry's most complex and large-scale energy projects.
If you are passionate about risk management and have the skills to excel as a Construction Project Risk Manager, we encourage you to apply!