Utility Project Manager - Electric Distribution

Carian•Washington DC, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

CARIAN is seeking an experienced Utility Project Manager with strong electric distribution experience to support major utility capital programs in the Mid-Atlantic region. This role works closely with client stakeholders and is responsible for driving scope, schedule, and cross-functional coordination across active distribution initiatives. The ideal candidate brings hands-on utility project delivery experience and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, client-facing environment with regular presence at client and field locations. All positions require a minimum of three days per week on-site at the client or CARIAN office, frequent visits to active job sites, and may require full five-day on-site presence based on program needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related technical field required.
8+ years of relevant utility project management experience
Demonstrated experience supporting electric distribution programs
PMP certification required or commitment to obtain within 3 months of employment
Experience with Exelon-family utilities strongly preferred (Pepco, ACE, DPL, PECO, BGE, ComEd)
If not Exelon, experience with Northeast or Mid-Atlantic utilities preferred
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills
Must reside within the DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia footprint
Willingness to support frequent job site visits and on-site work

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of electric distribution projects within utility capital programs
Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across assigned workstreams
Coordinate with engineering, construction, and utility stakeholders
Monitor contractor performance and project progress against plan
Support status reporting, forecasting, and executive updates
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with utility standards, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations
Support field visits and site coordination activities as required