Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

About Us

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. 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 clear and simple:
Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, 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 role demands a proactive and organized professional with exceptional communication (both verbal and written) and technical skills. This is a customer-facing position performed at the customer site.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the transmission system, engineering principles, electric operating practices, construction practices, land requirements, 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 conflicts.
• 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.
• 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 an equivalent degree.
• 3–5 years of experience managing major engineering/procurement construction activities.
• Analytical thinking capability; preference for knowledge of distribution line, substation, and transmission projects. Comparable experience in Generation will be 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 is a plus.

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