Senior Program Manager - Utilities

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior owner-side program management lead for a portfolio of transmission and substation projects delivered under an EPC model
• Act as an extension of the client’s office to coordinate with internal stakeholders, EPC contractors, and consultants
• Provide owner-side technical oversight of multidiscipline teams and independent oversight of EPC contractor engineering, procurement, and construction
• Oversee EPC contractor performance regarding scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract compliance
• Lead project readiness, stage-gate coordination, and decision-support activities to ensure timely project advancement
• Support review of cost, schedule, risk, change, and open-book pricing information to inform client decisions
• Lead communication and issue resolution across engineering, project controls, procurement, and construction teams
• Support construction readiness, commissioning, turnover, and closeout activities, including documentation and handover coordination

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in Owner’s Engineer, owner advisor, utility owner-side, or EPC oversight roles
• Proven experience supporting large, complex transmission and substation projects
• Experience managing mega projects or major capital programs with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to lead multidiscipline technical teams and provide effective oversight of EPC contractor deliverables
• Strong expertise in project scope, cost/schedule performance, risk management, and change management
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in utility infrastructure or major capital project delivery
• PMP certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with transmission and substation EPC delivery models
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, cost systems, and project reporting dashboards
• Experience with extra-high-voltage transmission and substation projects

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules

About the Company

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. We deliver tomorrow’s solutions today, working to plan, design, build, and modernize the infrastructure that connects and protects communities worldwide.