Utilities Project Manager

Location: Charlotte, NC or Lake Mary, FLHybrid position (3 days per week in office)3-year contract with opportunity for extension or full-time hireW-2 only. No Corp-to-Corp or 1099 arrangements.Applications will be accepted through November 6th, 2026Brooksource is seeking a Transmission Project Manager to support high-priority transmission initiatives for our utility client. This role will focus on transmission line and substation projects associated with data center load growth, generation interconnections, and other schedule-critical transmission programs. The ideal candidate will combine a strong electrical engineering foundation with transmission project management experience and the ability to effectively coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and project controls teams.This individual will play a key role in improving project execution by driving technical issue resolution, tracking critical milestones, ensuring material readiness, identifying schedule risks, and providing executive-level visibility into project performance. The position requires someone who is comfortable moving between detailed technical discussions and senior leadership conversations while translating complex project challenges into actionable recommendations.WHAT YOU'LL DO:Provide technical and execution support for transmission projects associated with data center load integration, generation interconnections, and grid expansion initiativesInterpret transmission and substation standards, technical requirements, and engineering deliverables while supporting implementation across project teamsCoordinate activities across engineering, project management, construction, project controls, operations, and supply chain organizations to ensure successful project deliveryTrack project risks, technical issues, dependencies, milestones, and critical path activities to support required in-service datesPartner with engineering and supply chain teams to identify long-lead equipment requirements and improve material readiness for transmission projectsValidate material-required dates and proactively address procurement, availability, and schedule risksDevelop project analyses, dashboards, executive presentations, risk summaries, status reports, and process improvement recommendationsEvaluate project schedules, construction sequencing, operations impacts, and execution risks across multiple concurrent initiativesFacilitate issue resolution between stakeholders and elevate critical concerns with recommended mitigation strategiesProvide clear communication and project updates to managers, senior leadership, and executive stakeholdersSupport implementation of transmission standards and best practices across project portfoliosAssist with strategic planning efforts related to transmission infrastructure expansion and deliveryWHAT YOU BRING:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent professional experienceExperience managing electric utility transmission projectsStrong knowledge of transmission lines, substations, and utility infrastructure project executionAbility to communicate complex technical and project information to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience identifying project risks, dependencies, constraints, and mitigation strategiesStrong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skillsExperience coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, project management, construction, operations, and supply chain organizationsAbility to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on critical project milestones and in-service commitmentsStrong verbal, written, and presentation skillsProficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPointPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringExperience with transmission project engineering, substation engineering, or substation designExperience managing large, complex transmission capital projectsWorking knowledge of transmission operations, construction sequencing, scheduling, and project controlsExperience supporting material readiness efforts for long-lead transmission and substation equipmentKnowledge of transformers, breakers, relays, switches, conductor, structural steel, and other major transmission componentsExperience with large customer load growth initiatives, data center interconnections, generation interconnections, or EPC-driven utility projectsExperience using Primavera P6, Maximo, EcoSys, Power BI, Excel, and PowerPointPMP or other recognized project management certificationExperience developing executive-level project reporting, dashboards, and presentationsWHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:Serves as a trusted technical and project resource capable of connecting engineering, scheduling, materials, operations, and business objectivesProactively identifies project risks, inconsistencies, and execution challenges before they impact deliveryDrives alignment across stakeholders and functions to improve project execution and schedule performanceProvides leadership with clear, concise, and actionable project insights and recommendationsSuccessfully supports on-time delivery of critical transmission infrastructure projects while maintaining strong coordination across the organizationEight Eleven Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.