Distribution Project Manager — Electric Grid Upgrades

Goodwin Recruiting; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off and holidays

Long-term project stability

Opportunity to work on critical energy

Energy infrastructure projects

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Distribution Project Manager to support a long-term capital improvement program for a major electric utility. The role focuses on managing electrical distribution construction projects across New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, including planning, engineering coordination, and construction oversight.

This position offers stability for 5–10 years with room for growth. Candidates must have utility transmission/distribution and substation experience (34.5 kV to 500

Qualifications

• All applicants MUST HAVE - Utility electric transmission/distribution and substation experience 34.5 kV to 500 kV

Responsibilities

• Manage 10-20 electrical distribution projects simultaneously from initiation through completion
• Review project scope and develop project execution plans with engineering and client stakeholders
• Coordinate engineering design, procurement, and construction activities
• Manage contractor bid processes and develop RFP packages
• Lead pre-construction meetings and ongoing project progress meetings
• Monitor project schedules and coordinate work sequencing with engineering and field teams
• Track project budgets, financial forecasts, and accruals
• Coordinate permitting approvals and regulatory documentation
• Maintain strong communication with engineering teams, contractors, and utility stakeholders
• Support project closeout and system energization activities

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Distribution Project Manager to support a long-term capital improvement program for a major electric utility. The role focuses on managing electrical distribution construction projects across New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, including planning, engineering coordination, and construction oversight.

This position offers stability for 5–10 years with room for growth. Candidates must have utility transmission/distribution and substation experience (34.5 kV to 500