Distribution Project Manager

Why You’ll Love LUZCO

• Benefits that take care of you:
  Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance; a competitive 401k match; generous PTO; student loan repayment assistance; and an employee recognition platform that celebrates your wins big and small.
• Flexibility that fits your life:
  You’ll work with your supervisor to create a schedule that’s flexible and works for both you and the team.
• Diversity that fuels innovation:
  Our team brings together a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. That diversity isn’t just something we talk about; it’s what drives our creativity and helps us find better ways to solve problems.
• Growth that feels personal:
  Whether you’re continuing your education, earning new certifications, or stepping into new challenges, we’re here to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you. You’ll collaborate with experienced mentors and leaders who want to see you succeed.
• A culture that gives back:
  We’re passionate about our communities. Every year, we dedicate paid time off for volunteering and encourage our team to use their talents to make a difference whether that’s mentoring students, serving local nonprofits, or getting hands‑on in community projects.
• A workplace that feels like you:
  We keep things relaxed and welcoming. Expect weekly happy hours, team lunches, a stocked kitchen, dogs in the office, and a casual dress code. It’s a space where you can be yourself and do your best work.

LUZCO is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead utility and construction‑related projects from initiation through completion. This role is responsible for managing multiple active projects simultaneously while overseeing schedules, budgets, procurement, contractor coordination, client communication, and construction progress. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in fast‑paced environments with multiple moving pieces. The position works closely with engineering teams, contractors, clients, schedulers, and field personnel to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Approximately 80% office‑based and 20% field‑based, with regular travel to project sites within a 1–3 hour radius of the reporting location.

• Manage 10–20 active projects from inception through completion
• Review project scopes and develop project work plans with engineering teams and client stakeholders
• Coordinate outage requests and sequencing plans with SMEs and contractor partners
• Facilitate procurement coordination for project materials and equipment
• Coordinate environmental and non‑environmental permitting reviews and submittals
• Develop RFP packages including scopes of work, schedules, and permitting documentation
• Evaluate contractor bids and provide award recommendations to clients
• Facilitate pre‑construction meetings and ongoing project progress meetings
• Drive project schedules and construction progress, including regular on‑site involvement
• Oversee pre‑energization activities and project closeout efforts
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with construction teams, contractors, clients, and stakeholders
• Collaborate with schedulers to maintain and update detailed P6 project schedules
• Manage project budgets, accruals, and financial forecast updates
• Navigate client systems for project documentation, contract management, and financial tracking
• Provide regular project updates to leadership and clients regarding cost, schedule, procurement, safety, environmental concerns, and project risks
• Maintain clear communication between project sites, offices, clients, and internal teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited program
• Minimum of 5 years of distribution line, transmission line, or substation construction project management experience
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and construction execution
• Strong knowledge of substations, transmission lines, networks, or telecommunications infrastructure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving…