Project Manager - Power

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Manager for the Power Lifeline Sector. As leader of the project team, you will be responsible for managing the day‑to‑day execution of engineering projects in a cost‑effective manner and in accordance with requirements and standards as set forth in the project contract(s) for medium‑to‑large size projects. This role is based in the Amarillo, TX area and is not eligible for remote work.

Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Amarillo, TX area.

• Project Management
  • Provide strategic management and leadership for multiple projects
  • Lead medium‑to‑large Transmission and Substation projects from initiation through close‑out for the Power Lifeline Sector
  • Manage all aspects of project execution, including scope, stakeholder management, schedule, budget, and quality
  • Lead internal and external project meetings, including progress reviews and problem‑solving sessions
  • Develop and implement project plans, including risk management and mitigation strategies
  • Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations
  • Ensure availability or seek out adequate resources to support the project
  • Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, determine the consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations to support project scope, schedule, and cost objectives
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Function as the key project representative for clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing any concerns
  • Manage a collaborative project team to ensure each key functional discipline meets the planned scope, schedule, and cost
  • Lead overall project coaching, conflict resolution, facilitation, motivation, and negotiation
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders
  • Work collaboratively with the Project Management Team to ensure project schedules and costs are tracked to plan
  • Maintain customer focus to meet or exceed expectations and represent Ulteig professionally
  • Ensure that project timelines are maintained and milestones are met
  • Monitor progress, take corrective actions to keep projects on schedule, and keep the project plan up‑to‑date
  • Monitor and control project budgets to prevent overspending and track all financial transactions related to the project
• Project Reporting & Compliance
  • Monitor ongoing project health and track key metrics
  • Adhere to client governance policies and procedures for project success
• Team Effectiveness
  • Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Achieve results by problem solving, setting priorities, and organizing tasks
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure technical aspects are properly managed
  • Share and implement best practices across projects and teams
  • Strive for individual excellence by seeking challenges and self‑development, demonstrating high expertise, and showing commitment, self‑confidence, and integrity

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of direct project management experience, with 3 years’ experience in the power industry preferred
• Technical knowledge with the ability to understand and coordinate solutions for complex challenges preferred
• PE, PMP, CCM, or equivalent certification preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera), with intermediate understanding of scheduling and cost planning
• Travel to clients’ facilities for field visits and client meetings monthly (25%)
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $108,000 - $146,000.
Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include job‑specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace.

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