Project Manager - Electrical Utilities

ENTRUST • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of our Transmission Pole Replacement Program and Like-for-Like Asset Replacement Program, with overall accountability for project delivery, onsite-oversight, contractor management, budget and schedule performance, coordination, and reporting. In this role, you'll lead a team of schedulers, analysts, etc. while helping shape the future of our utility infrastructure. You'll guide projects from planning through construction, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational goals. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact while collaborating with talented professionals across engineering, operations, construction, and stakeholder teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Permitting, or a related discipline.
• 5 or more years of experience in the electric utility industry in project management, engineering, construction, contracts, operations, or related fields.
• 5 or more years of experience in project financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of utility operations, engineering principles, environmental considerations, and project delivery practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing deadlines, and drive projects to completion.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel, as well as Power BI, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience leading complex utility infrastructure or asset replacement programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, governance, and strategic direction for two critical asset replacement programs.
• Achieve program objectives related to safety, schedule, budget, quality, and performance while supporting broader business priorities.
• Lead the successful delivery of the Transmission Pole Replacement Program.
• Lead and mentor a team of schedulers and analysts, while fostering accountability, collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Develop bundled replacement projects to optimize construction efficiency, resource utilization, and overall program performance.
• Partner closely with internal project teams and stakeholders to align planning, scheduling, engineering, procurement, and execution activities.
• Oversee project development, including scope definition, design coordination, cost estimating, risk identification, and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage program budgets, schedules, milestones, risks, and performance metrics to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate permitting, materials procurement, outage planning, and pre-construction activities to support seamless execution.
• Facilitate project reviews, constructability assessments, kickoff meetings, and governance milestones to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Lead contractor and stakeholder coordination throughout construction and project implementation.
• Monitor project performance and proactively resolve issues that may impact scope, cost, schedule, or quality.
• Provide program reporting, executive updates, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure project closeout activities, documentation, and lessons learned are completed in accordance with company standards.

Benefits

• Company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans.
• HSA or FSA medical accounts.
• FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts.
• Generous paid time off.
• Retirement program with a company match.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level