Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project management including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure project execution.
• Track and manage project budgets, schedules, and risks.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Prepare status reports, forecasts, and presentations for clients and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and industry standards.
• Mentor and support project team members, including coordinators and field staff.
• Monitor projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Collaborate with various departments to address and resolve project barriers.
• Manage project scheduling within allocated hours for Low Voltage Distribution jobs.
• Coordinate with Joint use companies for underground projects.
• Serve as the single point of contact for departments when projects encounter barriers.
• Modify dates for notification, orders, and tasks when re-design is required.
• Collaborate on forecasting crew movement and managing workplan changes.
• Provide weekly updates to Program Managers and Directors on project statuses.
• Participate in problem-solving and lean management efforts to improve processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management and utility experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Power BI, and SharePoint.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Nice to Have

• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience related to utility work, including LVD, Substation, Transmission, Nat Gas, and underground utility.

Qualifications

• Educational background as specified in requirements (Bachelor's degree).

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)