Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. We are a parent company of industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our core values are Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. We craft power delivery solutions—built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand—fueling communities with reliable energy.

The Project Manager will oversee and execute Transmission and Substation power delivery projects from inception to completion. This proactive, organized professional will perform a customer‑facing role at the customer site.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the transmission system, engineering principles, electric operating practices, construction practices, land requirements and regulations, budgeting, scheduling, and general business practices.
• Evaluate progress, identify problem areas, evaluate alternatives, and determine viable solutions.
• Analyze and control project costs over time, schedules, work plans, and budgets; lead team efforts, identify critical paths, and resolve conflict.
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Lead projects involving multiple work groups and departments.
• Communicate effectively at all levels, including executives, management, supervision, employees, contract employees, business leaders, and customers.
• Present project communications to internal and external audiences.
• Conduct financial analysis, manage capital budgets, and provide accurate budget projections.
• Exhibit excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Develop and manage multiple project schedules, work plans, and budgets.
• Assist in contract administration.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, finance, business, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience managing major engineering/procurement construction activities.
• Analytical thinking capability; knowledge of distribution line, substation, and transmission projects preferred. Generation experience considered.
• Experience working in a matrix organization.
• Experience managing projects requiring public and regulatory approvals.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and solve problems, analyze data, write reports, and make presentations.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage time, set priorities, define roles and responsibilities, and make decisions.
• Ability to run meetings, motivate others, and interact at all organizational levels.
• Ability to schedule, plan, and manage numerous complex transmission projects concurrently.
• Self‑starter with strong communication skills, including listening, speaking, and writing.
• Individual leadership abilities, planning skills, decisiveness, and customer focus.
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices.
• Excellent leadership, team‑building, coaching, problem‑solving, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Ability to develop skills to prepare presentations and expert witness testimony for local and state regulatory presentations.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Salary for this position will range from $145,000 – $175,000, pending experience and qualifications.

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