Project Development Project Manager

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As an award-winning, woman-owned, minority-owned boutique engineering firm, we’re on the lookout for spirited candidates to join our ever-growing familia. We’re proud to be recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in St. Louis , a reflection of our people-first culture and commitment to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. Our mission is simple: deliver world-class engineering services while fostering close-knit collaborations with our clients. If you’re passionate, diligent, and ready to make an impact, you’ll find your place with us at LUZCO. Let’s exceed expectations together and make engineering a space where everyone belongs.

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• Benefits : Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and a fun employee recognition platform to celebrate your wins.
• Flexibility : We value a life-friendly culture. You’ll collaborate with your supervisor to set a routine that balances your needs and your team’s. PTO and Holidays are included, too.
• Diversity: We thrive on diversity and the unique perspectives everyone brings. Our team is a melting pot of skills and experiences, which helps us approach challenges from all angles.
• Growth: Your growth is our priority. Whether it’s tuition reimbursement for school or certifications, you’ll work closely with industry pros to map out and achieve your career goals.
• Giving Back: We’re all about making a difference. Each year, we set aside paid time off for you to get involved in your community and give back.
• Work Environment: Enjoy a relaxed vibe with weekly staff meetings (lunch included!), a fully stocked kitchen, a dog-friendly office, a relaxed dress code, and weekly happy hour

Sound like a familia you're ready to join? Here's the details on what we are looking for in this position:

LUZCO is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead early-stage development of transmission and substation projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of working 2–3 days per week from the client’s office, with the remainder from home. You’ll guide projects through conceptual and developmental phases, coordinate cross-functional teams, and serve as the primary client contact. If you’re a proactive leader with strong technical insight and a passion for driving utility infrastructure forward, this role is a great fit.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead project kick-offs, forming and guiding teams to refine and clarify project scope.
• Manage projects from concept through development, handing off to execution teams at approximately 30% of the project lifecycle.
• Oversee multiple concurrent transmission and substation projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV.
• Collaborate with technical teams to understand project interdependencies and establish construction sequencing.
• Maintain detailed project financials with support from cost analysts.
• Maintain and update project schedules with input from scheduling teams.
• Implement standardized project management lifecycle processes for consistent documentation and execution.
• Apply technical expertise to guide projects through early development phases.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing coordination, planning, budgeting, and scope.
• Oversee all aspects of development, including siting, permitting, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, procurement, material management, and construction management and constructability reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the transmission and distribution industry.
• Preference given to candidates with engineering or project management backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive project deliverables.

This role offers a salary range of $110,000-$154,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

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