Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Location: St. Louis

• Lead projects with accountability over scope, schedule, budget, and delivery
• Deliver critical utility infrastructure projects, offering long-term stability.

About Our Client

A growing engineering consulting firm specializing in utility infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on power delivery and related services. The organization supports clients across planning, design, and project execution, emphasizing quality, responsiveness, and long-term partnerships.

Job Description

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of utility engineering projects from initiation through closeout
• Develop and manage project scope, defining deliverables, controlling changes, and ensuring alignment with client standards and utility requirements
• Prepare and manage cost proposals, estimates, project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules; identify critical path activities, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Coordinate resource planning and workload allocation across single-discipline engineering teams
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing communication, expectations, and ongoing relationships
• Lead project meetings with clients, internal teams, and vendors; drive accountability, decision-making, and action-item closure
• Oversee preparation and submittal of engineering deliverables, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with utility-specific requirements
• Direct procurement coordination, including vendor selection, bid evaluations, purchase requisitions, and subcontract oversight
• Monitor project risks, issues, and changes; implement corrective actions to maintain scope, schedule, and budget performance
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes, project controls standards, and safety requirements
• Conduct site visits, field verification, and construction support coordination as required
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Associate Project Managers and team members assigned to projects
• Prepare and deliver project status reports to clients and internal leadership, including financials, forecasts, and emerging risks
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution, processes, and client service delivery

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field
• PMP certification required
• 7 or more years of experience in project management, engineering consulting, project controls, or utility-related work (Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered)
• Demonstrated ability to manage engineering projects independently, preferably within the utility sector
• Experience with scope development, cost proposals, scheduling, budget control, resource planning, risk management, and procurement coordination
• Authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without sponsorship

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication, critical thinking, meeting facilitation, and client relationship management skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional internal teams and coordinate vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Familiarity with utility standards, submittal requirements, and QA/QC processes for engineering deliverables
• Proficiency with project management tools and software
• Highly organized, accountable, and comfortable making day-to-day project decisions
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay between $75 and 90 USD.
• Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunity to work with a mid-sized, established organization in the business services industry.
• Temporary position with potential for future opportunities.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Project Manager, apply today and join a team committed to excellence and innovation!

Contact

Cullen Sheridan

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