Project Manager, Utility Construction

Liberty•Joplin, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together. We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders. This role oversees small electric utility construction projects from initiation through closeout to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective execution. Initially focused on IIJA grant work and support for reliability-related projects, this role coordinates contractors, materials, schedules, SAP workflow activities, and project reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
5–10 years of experience in electric utility construction, field operations, project management, or related roles.
Knowledge of utility construction practices, contractor coordination, safety standards, and project workflows.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Excel; SAP preferred.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites and support storm events.

Responsibilities

Manage small electric utility construction projects from planning through closeout.
Coordinate schedules, materials, contractors, and workflow activities.
Track milestones, monitor progress, and provide project reporting.
Coordinate with Procurement to ensure material availability.
Manage contractor performance for safety, quality, and schedule compliance.
Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and contractors to resolve issues and support execution.
Verify contractor resources and construction methods are appropriate for assigned work.
Support quality assurance, documentation, closeout, and turnover of completed work.
Monitor project spending, changes, and adjustments to support budget expectations.
Support outage coordination, operational planning, and customer impacts.
Support IIJA grant and reliability-related projects while meeting key milestones and reporting requirements.
Support storm response and emergency restoration efforts as requested.