Project Manager - Capital Projects
About The Position
At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same. We are seeking a client-focused Project Manager to lead the delivery of utility capital programs while supporting business growth and client relationship development. The role combines project/program management, stakeholder engagement, and business development to support distribution utility initiatives including grid modernization, asset renewal, reliability improvement, customer growth, and infrastructure expansion programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 10+ years of project and program management experience.
- 5+ years of experience delivering capital projects within the electric utility, energy, infrastructure, or engineering services sectors.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and client-facing relationship skills.
- Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and external vendors.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Proficiency in project management tools, reporting dashboards, and Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of utility capital projects and programs.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, and quality.
- Coordinate across engineering, operations, construction teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Establish project governance, reporting structures, and performance tracking mechanisms.
- Support capital planning, forecasting, Construction Work in Progress (CWIP), and project prioritization activities.
- Implement PMO best practices, project controls, and governance frameworks.
- Develop executive dashboards, status reports, KPI scorecards, and presentations.
- Manage RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies) logs, change requests, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
- Support portfolio management, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build trusted relationships with utility executives, engineering leaders, and operational stakeholders.
- Facilitate executive reviews, steering committee meetings, and stakeholder workshops.
- Identify new opportunities within existing client accounts and support account growth initiatives.
- Contribute to proposals, Statements of Work (SOWs), client presentations, and RFP responses.
Benefits
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
