Project Manager / Owner's Engineer (Transmission Projects)

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Location: Phoenix, AZ (On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday (core hours 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, flexible within 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Travel: Occasional, as approved
Clearance: Ability to pass federal background investigation required

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager / Owner's Engineer to support the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) in Phoenix, AZ. This role supports large-scale, multi-year high-voltage transmission projects across planning, design, construction, and closeout phases.

The selected candidate will serve as a key liaison between federal stakeholders, contractors, and external partners while maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, cost, and technical performance. This is a critical, high-impact position supporting the Transmission Asset Planning organization, requiring deep expertise in utility infrastructure, federal contracting, and owner's engineer functions.

Primarily office-based with occasional field visits to substations or construction sites
• Must be able to:
  • Sit/stand for extended periods
  • Travel occasionally as required
• Ability to obtain site access including:
  • Background investigation
  • Security badging

• This role supports a long-term federal contract (base + option years)
• Work must comply with all applicable DOE, federal, and regulatory standards
• Travel must be pre-approved and reimbursed per federal travel regulations

• Lead development and management of project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Monitor project performance across cost, schedule, risk, and quality metrics
• Provide technical leadership and project management support throughout the lifecycle
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including federal staff, contractors, and stakeholders
• Prepare and deliver status reports, briefings, and executive-level updates
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery

• Review technical submittals, RFIs, and construction documentation
• Support constructability reviews and field change evaluations
• Manage schedule performance and critical path analysis
• Lead issue resolution, incident response, and corrective action tracking
• Support FAR-based contract administration, including:
  • Invoice and pay application reviews
  • Change order evaluations
  • Claims avoidance and documentation

• Track budgets, expenditures, and forecasts using systems such as:
  • Maximo
  • SAP Business Objects (BOE)
• Analyze cost performance and provide variance explanations
• Support work order setup and financial reporting activities

• Support compliance with NEPA, cultural, and environmental requirements
• Coordinate with stakeholders on:
  • Biological and seasonal restrictions
  • Section 106 / SHPO requirements
  • Tribal coordination and culturally sensitive activities

• Serve as primary liaison between WAPA and:
  • Customers
  • Contractors
  • Utility partners
• Communicate project impacts, outages, and schedule changes
• Maintain strong working relationships across diverse stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline is required; extensive experience in high-voltage transmission projects across planning activities in lieu of education will be considered

• 15+ years of experience in engineering, construction, or utility infrastructure
• 10+ years in project management roles with full accountability for:
  • Scope
  • Schedule
  • Cost
• 5+ years supporting high-voltage transmission projects
• Experience managing Bulk Electric System (115 kV) projects
• Proven experience on projects exceeding $100M in construction value

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Transmission line and substation projects
  • Design-bid-build delivery methods
  • Utility and power marketing environments
• Experience with:
  • FAR-based contracts
  • Cost control and forecasting
  • Construction oversight and coordination

• Familiarity with:
  • National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
  • North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)

Software & Tools

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Microsoft Project
• SharePoint & Teams
• Maximo, SAP BOE, GIS (preferred)

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (not required)
• Experience working with federal agencies or Power Marketing Administrations
• Experience with:
  • Transmission line rebuild projects
  • Network credits and transmission service agreements
• Prior experience coordinating with tribal entities on infrastructure projects

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.

At Omega Technical Services, you'll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; short and long term disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match; AD&D insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay. *Based on eligibility requirements.

When you join Omega Technical Services, you're not just starting a job, you're building a career that honors the past, powers today's progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.