T&D Construction Project Manager

C.W. Wright was founded in 1953 in Richmond, Virginia and has since been setting the bar for safety, quality and productivity in the utility service industry.

Job Description C.W. Wright was founded in 1953 in Richmond, Virginia and has since been setting the bar for safety, quality and productivity in the utility service industry. C.W. Wright is a full-service utility contractor with decades of proven success in delivering electric T&D solutions for our customers. Our company motto is “Service with Safety” and reflects our dedication to providing quality service while maintaining a safe work environment for our employees, customers and the public.

Whether it’s rebuilding an aging utility infrastructure, meeting the sophisticated needs of an industrial plant, or turning your system’s lights back on when it matters most, our linemen are among the most reliable and safest utility contractors in the nation. C.W. Wright is a subsidiary of Prime Line Utility Services, a leading provider of construction, maintenance, and design solutions for the electric, gas and telecommunication industries.

Prime Line is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vinci, SA, the largest construction company in the world. Their backing provides the financial strength and expertise to enable C.W. Wright to provide our customers with the best solutions, technology and equipment available. CW Wright offers competitive pay scales, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) with company match plus many more ancillary benefits.

Position Details The position of the Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple projects at various stages, overseeing projects from pre-construction to closeouts. Project Managers will work with the Estimating department during the bid process, analyze blueprints/specifications, review proposals/project requirements, understand and ensure adherence with contracts, secure required permits/utility services, coordinate materials procurement, ensure compliance with corporate policies and federal/state laws including OSHA, provide status updates and maintain documentation records.

Responsibilities include customer interaction, material requisition, submittal compilation, purchase orders, on-site job walk-throughs, change orders request for information, pay application support, scheduling of resources and equipment, and close-out of documents. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude and good work ethic. Some travel required. Candidates must be located in the Greater Richmond Area, or willing to relocate. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

• Manage multiple projects related to Electric Utility Transmission, Distribution and/or Substation construction and maintenance.
• Manage all phases of the Construction projects including initial planning and development through each project phase of engineering and design, resource management, installation, start-up and the final turnover to owner.
• Maintain the partner relationship with customers and other partners to ensure effective and timely results against project plans and deliverables.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Follow C.W. Wright’s policies, client policies, procedures and project control requirements to plan, organize, monitor, control and report project status and ensure financial/operating costs are within budget.
• Analyze operational and financial data on a regular basis to determine trends and to develop forecasts, prepare and implement…