Project Manager - Power Distribution

Overview

Utility Distribution Project Manager to lead electric utility distribution projects remotely.

Location:

Remote (Greater Philadelphia Area, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, or Ohio).

• Lead utility distribution projects from initiation through close-out, coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and completion activities.
• Manage all project documentation, including contracts, requisitions, Bills of Material (BOMs), Task Authorizations, and Engineering Work Requests.
• Provide regular status updates to executive sponsors on scope, budget, risks, and schedule milestones.
• Anticipate project challenges and proactively elevate risks or issues for resolution.
• Monitor project budgets for accuracy, compliance, and adequacy throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in coordination with Portfolio and Work Management teams.
• Prepare capital expenditure authorizations and manage budget revisions as needed.
• Track contractor staffing levels and resource utilization to ensure alignment with project plans.
• Review and approve project execution plans to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Align project goals with organizational strategy and communicate priorities to internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Validate cost estimates, apply appropriate contingencies, and ensure all planned work is completed on schedule.
• Implement project-specific quality control programs in alignment with client requirements and industry standards.
• Review and approve contractor procedures and ensure compliance throughout execution.
• Oversee project close-out documentation and lead post-project audits and lessons-learned reviews.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience managing electric utility projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects across cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel to client locations across PA, NJ, Maryland and Ohio as needed.
• Experience in engineering, construction, project controls, or utility operations.

• PMP certification (completed or in progress).
• Experience with project management tools such as Primavera or Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with detailed project controls and utility capital programs.

• Time Off: Paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and summer hours
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance, certifications, and continuing education
• Flexibility: Hybrid work schedules and work-life balance support
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, HSA contributions, daycare FSA
• Additional Perks: Short- and long-term disability, supplemental life insurance, and pet insurance

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