Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager I

Location: Augusta, ME

Salary: $101-115K/annual

Our client is seeking a Project Manager I to lead large-scale projects within the utility industry. This position involves managing the project lifecycle, from initiation through to execution and closure, ensuring successful completion while coordinating with contractors and stakeholders.

• Provide effective leadership in a matrix organization.
• Manage the initiation, planning, execution, and closing of projects, including defining the project WBS, Cost Baseline, and OBS structure, building a comprehensive work plan, and controlling risks, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead teams, facilitating commitment, productivity, and resolving obstacles.
• Oversee the implementation and management of quality and environmental processes to ensure SPI and CPI performance indicators meet goals (less than 1.0).
• Manage third-party projects, including coordination with other transmission owners and interconnecting customers.
• Responsible for managing and ensuring successful outcomes in:
  • Cost and Budget Management
  • Communication Management
  • Change Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Construction Management Oversight
• Be the primary point of contact for contractors and clients on all project matters, ensuring clear communication and resolving any contract disputes related to costs, scope, and schedule.
• Monitor and measure project performance throughout the project lifecycle.

• 5-10 years of experience in large-scale project/program management within the utility business.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred (subject to client approval).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the functional area for which the role is contracted, such as Substations, T&D, Gas-Hydro, and OSG.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.