Electric Project Manager, Storm-Hardening Programs

RUIZ; Florida; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RUIZ Engineering & Construction Management is seeking an Electric Project Manager to lead storm protection projects in a North Florida region. You will own projects from initiation to closeout, coordinating engineering, permitting, construction, inspection, and project controls while serving as the primary client contact.

The role requires experience in electric utility distribution and strong scheduling and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 7+ years in electric utility distribution projects, 4+ years PM role.
• Experience with overhead/underground construction and safety standards.
• Client-facing experience with utilities or contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage storm hardening projects from scoping to energization and closeout.
• Develop integrated schedules; track milestones and critical path.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and change orders; report variances.
• Coordinate design, permitting, and right-of-way with authorities.
• Lead construction oversight and field coordination with contractors.
• Prepare weekly/monthly status reports and stakeholder updates.
• Ensure safety compliance per OSHA/NESC and quality of as-builts.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Stakeholder liaison

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Reporting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

ArcGIS

GIS

Job description

RUIZ Engineering & Construction Management is seeking an Electric Project Manager to lead storm protection projects in a North Florida region. You will own projects from initiation to closeout, coordinating engineering, permitting, construction, inspection, and project controls while serving as the primary client contact.

The role requires experience in electric utility distribution and strong scheduling and reporting skills.