Senior Program Manager - Utilities

Job Description

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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking a
Senior Program/Project Manager
to support the delivery of Owner's Engineer services for a major utility transmission and substation capital portfolio. This is a senior leadership role requiring deep experience in
owner-side program/project delivery, EPC oversight, and utility infrastructure execution
across large, complex capital programs.
The successful candidate will serve in an
Owner's Engineer
capacity, operating as an extension of the client's office to support project leadership, coordination, oversight, and decision-making across multiple concurrent projects. This role requires a leader who can bring structure, clarity, and momentum across engineering, project controls, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout activities while maintaining close alignment with client goals, standards, and governance processes.
This is not a conventional project management role. The position requires strong executive presence, sound judgment, proactive leadership, and the ability to identify risks and opportunities early, communicate clearly, drive alignment, and add value beyond baseline scope. The ideal candidate is collaborative, highly responsive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable leading in a fast-paced environment with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the senior owner-side program/project management lead supporting a portfolio of
transmission and substation projects delivered under an EPC model
Act as an
extension of the client's office
, coordinating with internal stakeholders, EPC contractors, consultants, and support teams to align project objectives, priorities, and execution activities
Lead
project readiness, stage-gate coordination, action tracking, and decision-support activities
to help ensure projects advance with complete, accurate, and timely information
Provide
owner-side technical oversight
of Parsons' multidiscipline team and independent oversight of EPC contractor engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities to ensure deliverables and execution are aligned with project requirements, Company standards, and quality expectations
Oversee EPC contractor performance across
scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract compliance
, and work with project teams to identify risks, gaps, and corrective actions early
Support review of
cost, schedule, risk, change, and open-book pricing information
to inform owner-side decisions and improve project execution outcomes
Lead communication, coordination, and issue resolution across engineering, project controls, procurement, construction, and client leadership teams
Support
construction readiness, commissioning readiness, turnover, and closeout activities
, including documentation, punch list, and handover coordination
Provide leadership in client meetings, executive briefings, and working sessions, and mentor supporting team members across project management, technical, controls, and field functions
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in
Owner's Engineer, owner advisor, utility owner-side, or EPC oversight
roles
Demonstrated experience supporting
large, complex transmission and substation projects
Experience with
mega projects
or major capital programs involving multiple stakeholders, complex interfaces, and high levels of coordination
Demonstrated ability to lead
multidiscipline technical teams
and provide effective owner-side oversight of EPC contractor engineering and technical deliverables for transmission and substation projects
Strong experience overseeing or integrating:
project scope and execution planning
cost and schedule performance
project controls, risk, and change management
engineering and design coordination
procurement and construction interfaces
commissioning, turnover, and closeout
Strong leadership, collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to work with initiative, operate independently, solve problems proactively, and bring forward recommendations that improve outcomes
Ability to function effectively in a client-facing environment requiring diplomacy, responsiveness, accountability, and sound judgment
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering preferred
PMP
and/or
PE
preferred
15+ years
of relevant experience in utility infrastructure, major capital project delivery, or program management
Experience with
transmission and substation EPC delivery models
Experience supporting
multiple concurrent projects
within a program or portfolio environment
Experience with
project controls, integrated scheduling, change management, and cost validation

Familiarity with
Primavera P6
, cost systems, dashboards, and project reporting tools
Experience with
extra-high-voltage transmission and substation projects
Experience supporting executive governance, reporting, and decision-making processes
Leadership Profile
The ideal candidate will bring:
a
collaborative leadership style
strong
written and verbal communication
the ability to
build trust quickly
with client and team stakeholders
a
forward-leaning, initiative-driven mindset
sound judgment under pressure
out-of-the-box thinking
grounded in practical execution realities
a commitment to delivering
value-added solutions
, not just meeting minimum requirements
the presence and maturity to operate as a trusted extension of the client's team
Education
Bachelor's degree in
Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management
, or related field
Security Clearance Requirement:
None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see what's next!
Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
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