Senior Project Manager
About The Position
In this role, you’ll be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating all phases of low‑voltage engineering, design, procurement, and construction for major capital projects and programs supporting distribution lines and substations. You will manage medium‑ to high‑complexity, large‑scale projects, taking full ownership from initiation through closeout. This includes overseeing financial performance and cost accuracy, conducting proactive risk assessment and mitigation, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. While this position is primarily remote, candidates must reside in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia, with up to 20% of travel to client sites as needed. Preference will be given to candidates based in West Virginia.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or relevant experience in utility project management.
- 10+ years of experience in project management. Electric utility knowledge required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective leadership and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- PMP preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the project management team responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the completion of all activities for the engineering, design, procurement, and construction of major capital projects and programs.
- Coordinate with all applicable stakeholders on your project(s)to ensure that communication across the lines is established and maintained throughout the life cycle of the project(s).
- Be the primary point of contact with the client regarding your project(s).
- Facilitate the implementation of the company’s and client’s safety and health programs with your project team(s)and promote safe work practices.
- Facilitate the implementation of the company’s and client’s environmental programs with your project team(s)focusing on the protection of the environment in accordance with company policy and government regulations.
- Commit to the ideals of a client-centric culture to foster trust and confidence among clients and improve value for all our stakeholders.
- Conduct detailed technical reviews of specifications, drawings, contracts, addenda, and other construction documents to ensure constructability with our client’s standards and specifications while utilizing the technical expertise of others as needed.
- Conduct and direct detailed project planning and status meetings to ensure schedule and financial adherence to projects are being maintained and significant issues are clearly disseminated to relevant participants with potential proposed solutions.
- Provide detailed schedule updates of the engineering, construction, and budget status of each project to the appropriate management teams (internal and external).
- Lead construction package reviews, pre-award meetings, field visits, and pre-award project site walk-downs.
- Be the single point of contact for Construction on submittals, reviews, and coordination of required project information and documents.
- Ensure that necessary with potential proposed solutions outages are identified, submitted, and communicated in a timely manner to avoid schedule interruptions and conflicts with other projects in the area.
- Ensure that required permits are obtained for all fieldwork and required approvals are secured from applicable parties.
- Mentor and train Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
