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We will never ask for sensitive information, such as bank account details, SSN, etc., via email. If you receive any communication asking for such information, it is not from Mesa. For any concerns or to verify the authenticity of a message, please contact us through our official channels.\nMesa Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Power Delivery team. This role is ideal for a driven leader who understands the technical and operational demands of electric transmission, substations, engineering & construction projects and can confidently guide multidisciplinary teams from project initiation through closeout.\nYou will lead high-voltage power delivery projects, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives are consistently achieved while maintaining exceptional client satisfaction. 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