Project Manager
Location: Columbus, OH
Onsite Flexibility: Onsite
Contract Details
- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 12 months
- Start: June 18, 2026
- Pay Rate: $64.00–$72.00 / Hour (USD)
- Travel Requirements: Ability to travel required; projects are within a 1–3 hour radius from reporting location. Valid driver's license required.
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Job Summary
There is an immediate need for Project Managers to support a program of transmission line, substation, and communications construction projects across Ohio. This program has been in progress for 11 years and has a runway of another 5 years. 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, and any other project stakeholders.
Examples of project types include:
- Substation – complete substation rebuild & conversion projects (ring bus, breaker & a half, double-breaker); terminal upgrades including breakers, relays, and other physical equipment; some relay-only or equipment-only replacements
- Voltages: 34.5kV–500kV
- Transmission Line – complete line rebuilds, line rehabs, line switch replacements, customer connections
- Voltages: 46kV–138kV
- Communications projects: replacement of RTUs, cell antennas, microwave towers; installation of MPLS, ADSS & OPGW fiber builds
- New transmission customer connections and generator interconnections (solar, onshore & offshore wind)
- Project budgets range from Small ($250k–$1M), Medium ($2M–$5M) to Large ($5M–$50M)
- 90% of projects are in a brownfield environment – usually reconfiguring existing substations to new configurations, or rebuilding transmission lines to higher capacities
Key Responsibilities
- Each PM manages 10–20 projects from inception to completion
- Vet the initial scope received and develop a project work plan with Engineering & Client Stakeholders
- Develop outage requests and sequenced work plans with SMEs & Client contractor partners
- Work with Engineering to facilitate major and minor material equipment procurement
- Coordinate environmental and non-environmental permitting review and submittal
- Develop RFP packages for construction bid events, including written scopes of work, baseline schedules, and permitting packages; evaluate contractor bids and recommend award to Client
- Facilitate Pre-Construction and regular progress meetings
- Drive schedule and project progress during construction, oftentimes on-site
- Complete pre-energization & closeout activities during project completion
- Develop rapport with construction team through on-site meetings and regular meetings/phone calls
- Meet regularly with Scheduler to update & maintain detailed P6 project schedules
- Maintain and be accountable for project budget and financial forecast updates
- Update financial forecasts and track accruals monthly
- Navigate client computer programs for financial updates, contract management, and project documentation
- Report regularly to the Lead Project Manager and Client on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring home office support
- Maintain clear lines of communication and relationships between project site, project office, and clients
- 80/20 office/field split
Required Skills
- Detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines
- 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
- Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
Preferred Skills
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (a plus but not mandatory)
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field from an accredited curriculum required
Required Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of high voltage transmission line or substation construction project management experience, including management of cost and schedule
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client
Infrastructure Engineering Firm We design and build essential infrastructure for cities. Our commitment to safety and quality has driven our success since 1898. Join our team and contribute to building a thriving society.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number: 26-07158