Senior Project Manager - Energy
About The Position
Interstates is seeking a Senior Project Manager to play a major role in shaping the growth of its Energy business. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ownership, sees opportunities before others do, and wants to help establish the vision, relationships, and operational foundation for long-term growth. The Senior Project Manager will lead complex industrial and energy-related projects from kickoff through commissioning and closeout, coordinating across construction, engineering, OT, and automation teams. This role requires someone who can operate strategically while also staying close to execution details, influencing process improvement and project delivery standards company-wide. The company culture is described as family-like, emphasizing caring co-workers, individual treatment, flexible schedules, team events, and community involvement.
Requirements
- 7+ years of project management experience in industrial, automation, infrastructure, or energy-related environments
- Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects
- Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, scheduling, and resource management
- Ability to lead across teams and influence without direct authority
- Strong communication and client relationship skills
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and operational challenges
- Experience with ERP systems, scheduling tools, and project reporting platforms
Nice To Haves
- SCADA systems or industrial automation projects
- Power generation or behind-the-meter energy systems
- Construction and engineering coordination
- Process improvement or operational standardization initiatives
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials
Responsibilities
- Lead full lifecycle project execution including planning, execution, forecasting, and turnover
- Manage projects involving power generation systems, SCADA integration, and behind-the-meter energy solutions
- Coordinate across construction, engineering, OT, and automation teams to keep projects aligned
- Drive accountability around scope, schedule, budget, and project performance
- Identify project risks early and proactively solve issues before they escalate
- Manage client communication, project reporting, and stakeholder alignment
- Support commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, and operational readiness activities
- Lead change management efforts including scope adjustments and financial impacts
- Improve project delivery standards, tools, reporting, and operational processes
- Mentor project managers and coordinators across teams
- Build strong, lasting client relationships
- Create trust through execution and accountability
- Help drive growth within the energy market
- Lead complex industrial energy projects with confidence
- Influence strategy while staying close to operations
- Help establish how Interstates shows up in the energy space for years to come
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Flexible Schedule
- Bonus Incentives and Merit Increases
- Career Coaching and Development
- Advancement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
