Robert Toomey

About Robert Toomey

Accomplished Senior Project Manager and Engineer with over 12 years of experience delivering complex energy infrastructure and transmission capital projects in both rural and urban environments. Proven leader within a Transmission PMO, accountable for guiding high-impact projects from concept through closeout while ensuring safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and on-time, on-budget execution.Experienced in overseeing the full project lifecycle—including permitting, land acquisition, environmental compliance, engineering coordination, contractor procurement, estimating, outage planning, construction management, and stakeholder engagement. Recognized for building and leading cross-functional teams, influencing diverse stakeholders, and driving alignment across utilities, contractors, consultants, and internal business units.Known for fostering strong business relationships, mentoring project managers, and promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Combines technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver reliable energy infrastructure that supports long-term system performance and organizational goals.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager, Transmission

   Great River Energy

   Feb 2026 — Present · MN, US

   Lead large, complex transmission capital projects from concept through closeout, accountable for scope, schedule, budget, safety, and overall project success.* Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including permitting and land acquisition, environmental compliance, agreements, financial controls, risk management, stakeholder approvals, and construction execution.* Serve as primary point of contact for project communications, aligning internal teams, member cooperatives, contractors, and partner utilities.* Direct bid document development and contractor procurement in collaboration with engineering, construction, and sourcing teams.* Oversee estimating, material procurement, outage scheduling, and construction coordination to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.* Partner with contracts, strategy, engineering, and external utilities to align scope, ownership, cost-sharing, configuration, and construction oversight.* Mentor and support project managers in applying PMO standards, policies, and best practices.* Participate in regional and national transmission forums to stay aligned with industry standards and emerging trends.* Drive continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to utility safety, compliance, and security standards.

Education

• Bethel University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration, Finance

• University of North Dakota

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

  2007 — 2012