Senior Project Manager

ESP Associates • Tampa, FL

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the successful execution of complex engineering projects and programs for public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. This role is responsible for overall project delivery, financial performance, and client satisfaction across a portfolio of projects. You will serve as a key client interface, provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior project managers, and support business development efforts to expand our services with existing and new clients.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience managing engineering or infrastructure projects (required)
• Demonstrated experience managing large or complex projects for electric utilities
• PE registration or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (required)
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline (preferred)
• Previous project management experience with a utility or engineering consulting firm strongly preferred
• Experience in transmission line design and management (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of engineering projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities
• Provide overall leadership for project execution including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety performance
• Oversee financial performance and profitability of assigned projects and develop recovery plans when needed to maintain project performance
• Serve as primary client relationship manager, maintaining strong client partnerships and identifying opportunities for additional services
• Lead coordination between engineering leads, project teams, and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables
• Develop and review project financial reports, schedules, and resource forecasts in collaboration with Accounting and Project Controls
• Report project performance, financial status, schedule, and risks to both clients and internal leadership
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project managers, engineers, and project staff, supporting their professional development and project management capabilities
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and promote collaboration across engineering, project controls, accounting, and support functions
• Support the development and improvement of project management processes, tools, and best practices across the organization
• Assist with and lead proposal development, including scope definition, scheduling, and cost estimates for requests for proposal (RFP) responses
• Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development teams to expand existing client relationships and identify new opportunities
• Prepare and present technical and project performance reports to clients and internal leadership
• Work with Accounting and Project Controls on client invoicing, project financial tracking, and accounts receivable
• Perform other duties as needed

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer Paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses

What This Job Offers

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