Distribution Project Manager

LUZCO Technologies•Akron, OH

About The Position

LUZCO is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead utility and construction-related projects from initiation through completion. The role manages multiple active projects while overseeing schedules, budgets, procurement, contractor coordination, client communication, and construction progress. The Project Manager works with engineering teams, contractors, clients, schedulers, and field personnel to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The position is approximately 80% office-based and 20% field-based, with regular travel to project sites within a 1–3 hour radius of the reporting location. The position includes managing 10–20 projects, coordinating project planning and procurement, supporting permitting and contractor selection, overseeing construction progress and closeout, maintaining schedules and financial forecasts, and providing regular updates to leadership and clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited program.
At least 5 years of distribution line, transmission line, or substation construction project management experience.
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and construction execution.
Strong knowledge of substations, transmission lines, networks, or telecommunications infrastructure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, public agencies, and cross-functional teams.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification.
Experience with P6 scheduling software.
Experience managing utility or infrastructure construction projects in consulting environments.
Familiarity with permitting coordination and contractor bid management.
Experience working directly with utility clients and field construction teams.

Responsibilities

Manage 10–20 active projects from inception through completion.
Review project scopes and develop work plans with engineering teams and client stakeholders.
Coordinate outage requests and sequencing plans with subject matter experts and contractor partners.
Coordinate procurement of project materials and equipment.
Coordinate environmental and non-environmental permitting reviews and submittals.
Develop RFP packages, including scopes of work, schedules, and permitting documentation.
Evaluate contractor bids and provide award recommendations to clients.
Facilitate pre-construction meetings and ongoing project progress meetings.
Drive project schedules and construction progress, including regular on-site involvement.
Oversee pre-energization activities and project closeout.
Build and maintain working relationships with construction teams, contractors, clients, and stakeholders.
Collaborate with schedulers to maintain and update detailed P6 project schedules.
Manage project budgets, accruals, and financial forecast updates.
Use client systems for project documentation, contract management, and financial tracking.
Provide leadership and clients with regular updates on cost, schedule, procurement, safety, environmental concerns, and project risks.
Maintain clear communication between project sites, offices, clients, and internal teams.