Project Manager

Job Title:

Project Manager - Utility Construction

Job Description

This role oversees multiple substation construction, replacement, and upgrade projects, including transformer and breaker replacements and other small to mid-scale utility projects. The Project Manager coordinates cross-functional teams, manages budgets and schedules, and ensures projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with technical and operational requirements. This position is well suited for an entry- to mid-level project management professional with experience in construction, engineering, or utility projects who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

+ Manage new substation construction and design projects, as well as substation replacement projects such as transformer and breaker replacements and other small to mid-level jobs.

+ Lead and coordinate a team that supports multiple engineering disciplines and other internal groups involved in project delivery.

+ Own project schedules and budgets, ensuring that work stays on track and within approved financial parameters.

+ Provide bi-weekly schedule updates and monthly budget updates to leadership and other stakeholders.

+ Manage bid events and coordinate requests for estimates from contractors to support project planning and execution.

+ Review engineering designs for constructability and provide feedback to ensure practical, safe, and efficient implementation.

+ Conduct field visits as needed to monitor project progress, verify design assumptions, and address issues on site.

+ Coordinate with internal stakeholders to complete substation, transmission, and distribution projects from initiation through construction and closeout, including project controls, land, environmental, IT, engineering, and other support groups.

+ Utilize and support field construction teams while maintaining strong, consistent communication with them throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Serve as a liaison between engineering and construction teams to align technical designs with field execution.

+ Provide internal reporting to the leadership team and other stakeholders, summarizing project status, risks, and key decisions.

+ Develop and maintain productive relationships with contractors, clients, and internal stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.

+ Execute project scope and budget as defined by the project sponsor, ensuring compliance with project objectives and requirements.

+ Communicate with customers and internal organizations to understand and refine technical requirements for new customer-driven projects.

+ Define the scope and operational requirements needed for preliminary electrical and civil design.

+ Coordinate with Distribution Engineering, Civil Construction, the Project Management Office, Drafting, Scheduling, Construction, Environmental, design contractors, and other internal organizations to create complete and accurate electrical designs.

+ Manage several projects concurrently, adjusting to shifting priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.

+ Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, encouraging open communication and shared problem-solving.

+ Prepare and deliver PowerPoint presentations and other project-related documentation for internal and external audiences.

Essential Skills

+ 2-5 years of program or project management experience, preferably in construction, engineering, or utility-related projects.

+ Experience managing multiple projects at the same time while adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.

+ Strong project management skills, including scope, schedule, and budget management.

+ experience in engineering and/or construction that enables effective coordination of design and field activities.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Excel with 2-5 years of hands-on experience.

+ Experience using Microsoft Project or a similar project scheduling tool for 2-5 years.

+ Ability to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations to communicate project status and technical information.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

+ Strong…