Utility Project Manager

Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions. We offer design, construction, and metering services to utilities, and supply businesses and municipalities with robust technology services through our team of IT professionals. Our ability to integrate distinct specialties gives customers the opportunity to work with a coordinated team for the design and maintenance of their infrastructure.

Utilitra has been recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as a Best Places to Work finalist, one of St. Louis' 50 Fastest Growing Companies, and one of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses. We were also recognized by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the area's Top Work Places.

• Company-paid health insurance (medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance are provided)
• 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
• Paid holidays
• Paid personal/sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance
• Various discount programs

$80,000-$120,000

This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends on applicants credentials.

At Utilitra, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, and credentials, when determining the base salary offered.

The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for successful execution of utility scale projects throughout the entire project lifecycle. Projects are construction based and most often utilize a traditional project management (TPM) approach. This position reports to Utilitra's engineering manager but will be utilized to augment and support Utilitra's clients. It is expected that such support be rendered in a positive and engaging manner that encourages all personnel to be their best.

Among the most critical leadership behaviors associates with this position are the following:

• Ensure team delivers results that address specific business needs and customer preferences.
• Remove obstacles in order to effectively execute on established goals.
• Build proactive and effective relationships.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with client processes and procedures.

• Champion a culture of safety.
• Manage several projects though a typical lifecycle from initiation to closeout. Projects range from $100k to > $7MM and have life cycles ranging from several months to multi-years.
• Develop execution plans and documentation that supports the project deliverables and seek project authorization from the client's leadership team up to and including the board of directors.
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling key project performance metrics, and providing regular updates to the client.
• Lead a team of stakeholders in executing utility scale projects.
• Oversee the activities of various support organizations to drive results.
• Manage compliance efforts including compliance with client policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the project team in the development and planning processes including project conceptualization, requirements, objectives, goals, schedules, budgets, alternatives, material and services procurement, and other resources.
• Serve as the primary project authority.
• Assure that project scopes, costs, and schedules are predictable, accurate, tracked, and reported.
• Ensure that the project follows all applicable processes and procedures.
• Actively participate in co-worker engagement, and support safety,…