Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

About Us

Welcome to United Utility, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, headquartered in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry‑leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our core values are Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism.

At United Utility, we craft power delivery solutions—built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand—fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best‑in‑class, trusted partner delivering customer‑centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

The Project Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing and executing transmission and substation power delivery projects from inception to completion. This customer‑facing role requires a proactive and organized professional with exceptional communication and technical skills.

• 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; manage 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, covered 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.
• 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 an equivalent degree.
• 3–5 years of experience managing major engineering/procurement construction activities.
• Analytical thinking capability—knowledge of distribution line, substation projects, and transmission preferred; comparable experience in generation 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 cope with deadlines, manage time, set priorities, define roles and responsibilities, and make decisions.
  
  Ability to run meetings, motivate others, and interact with others at all levels of the organization.
• 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 required.
• Ability to develop skills to prepare presentations and expert witness testimony for local and state regulatory presentations.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

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We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Project Management and Information Technology

• Utility System Construction