Distribution Project Manager

LUZCO Technologies•Morristown, NJ

About The Position

Engineering excellence, built on people-first values. At LUZCO, we’re more than an engineering firm — we’re a familia. We pair technical excellence with a culture rooted in respect, flexibility, and genuine care for one another. Here, you're known by name, supported as a whole person, and encouraged to bring your authentic self to work with competitive benefits, and the flexibility to support life both inside and outside of work. We’re proud to be a 2025 Best Place to Work in St. Louis and a woman-owned, minority-owned boutique firm, delivering impactful engineering solutions in a workplace where people feel valued and empowered to grow. Why You’ll Love LUZCO Benefits that take care of you: Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance; a competitive 401k match; generous PTO; student loan repayment assistance; and an employee recognition platform that celebrates your wins big and small. Flexibility that fits your life: We get that life doesn’t always stick to a schedule. You’ll work with your supervisor to create a schedule that’s flexible and works for both you and the team. Diversity that fuels innovation: Our team brings together a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. That diversity isn’t just something we talk about; it’s what drives our creativity and helps us find better ways to solve problems. Growth that feels personal: Whether you’re continuing your education, earning new certifications, or stepping into new challenges, we’re here to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you. You’ll collaborate with experienced mentors and leaders who want to see you succeed. A culture that gives back: We’re passionate about our communities. Every year, we dedicate paid time off for volunteering and encourage our team to use their talents to make a difference whether that’s mentoring students, serving local nonprofits, or getting hands-on in community projects. A workplace that feels like you: We keep things relaxed and welcoming. Expect weekly happy hours, team lunches, a stocked kitchen, dogs in the office, and a casual dress code. It’s a space where you can be yourself and do your best work. The Role We are looking for someone who enjoys leading construction projects, collaborating with diverse teams, and driving projects through completion while making a direct impact. In this role, you’ll manage distribution or substation projects from planning through construction and closeout, coordinating engineering, permitting, procurement, scheduling, and contractor activities. You’ll oversee project budgets, schedules, site progress, and client communication while maintaining strong relationships with field teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited program.
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing distribution line or substation construction projects, including responsibility for both cost and schedule.
Strong technical knowledge in substations, transmission lines, or networks/telecommunications.
Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to collaborate across a wide range of stakeholders including clients, contractors, and public agencies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to travel to project sites within a 1–3 hour radius of the reporting location.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage 10–20 projects from inception to completion.
Review initial scopes and collaborate with Engineering and Client stakeholders to develop detailed project work plans.
Create outage requests and sequenced work plans with SMEs and Client contractor partners.
Support Engineering in the procurement of major and minor material equipment.
Coordinate both environmental and non-environmental permitting reviews and submissions.
Develop RFP packages for construction bids, including written scopes of work, baseline schedules, and permitting documents.
Evaluate contractor bids and provide recommendations for award to the Client.
Lead pre-construction and ongoing project progress meetings.
Monitor and drive schedule and project milestones during construction—frequently on-site.
Oversee pre-energization tasks and final closeout activities upon project completion.
Build strong relationships with construction teams through consistent on-site presence and regular communication.
Collaborate with the Scheduler to maintain and update detailed P6 project schedules.
Manage and take ownership of project budgets and monthly financial forecasts.
Track monthly accruals and update forecasts accordingly.
Utilize client-specific systems for financial reporting, contract management, and project documentation.
Provide regular updates to the Lead Project Manager and Client on construction status, financials, procurement, safety, environmental concerns, and other support needs.
Maintain clear communication between project sites, the project office, and client teams.