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Utility Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution

Job in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 43224, USA
Listing for: The Planet Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Operations Manager
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

🧭 Travel: 0–20% (primarily regional/client meetings)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution to lead utility infrastructure projects from concept through construction and closeout. This individual will serve as the primary client contact while overseeing scope, schedule, cost, and quality across multidisciplinary teams.

This role is ideal for a PM who enjoys ownership, client interaction, and developing long-term utility relationships — not just internal coordination.

What You’ll Do
  • Manage full lifecycle T&D projects: siting, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout
  • Serve as primary client point of contact and maintain long-term relationships
  • Lead proposals, presentations, and contract negotiations
  • Develop project execution plans, schedules, and cost forecasts
  • Monitor project financials, risk, staffing, and change management
  • Coordinate engineering, environmental, ROW, and construction teams
  • Ensure compliance with QA/QC standards, safety, and environmental requirements
  • Report project performance including schedule, cost, procurement, and risk metrics
  • Support team growth through mentoring and hiring participation
  • Contribute to strategic planning and repeat business development
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • 7+ years experience in the Transmission & Distribution industry
  • 3+ years managing engineering or utility infrastructure projects
  • Knowledge of NESC and industry standards
  • Strong client-facing communication and leadership skills
  • Proven success managing scope, schedule, budget, and contracts
Preferred
  • PE License
  • PMP Certification
  • Experience with utility clients and multi-disciplinary project teams
  • Proposal development and business development experience
Why This Role
  • Client-facing leadership position (not just coordination)
  • End-to-end project ownership
  • Strong repeat-business environment
Interview Process
  • Up to 2 video interviews

If interested, apply here or message me directly

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