Energy Site/Civil Project Manager – Utilities & Transmission

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolpert is seeking a Project Manager II to lead and deliver complex energy-related projects, acting as the primary liaison between clients, project teams, and business stakeholders. You will oversee planning, execution, financial performance, scheduling, risk management, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with experience in utility, energy, transmission, distribution, renewable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of project management experience supporting energy, utility, civil infrastructure, engineering, or related projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, budgets, client communications, and deliverables.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, risk management, budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead energy-related projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client requirements.
• Develop and manage project work plans, schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, and project documentation.
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify, communicate, and resolve risks, issues, and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, design, GIS, survey, environmental, permitting, and construction support staff.
• Ensure project deliverables meet Woolpert quality standards and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with utility, energy, and infrastructure clients.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects.
• Lead project status meetings and communicate progress, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and support client growth initiatives.
• Manage project budgets, profitability, invoicing, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
• Monitor labor utilization, subcontractor costs, and project expenditures.
• Review project performance metrics and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Support contract administration, change order management, and scope negotiations.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams, clients, and leadership.
• Mentor and support developing project managers, engineers, and technical staff.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Market Leaders, Program Directors, and Discipline Leaders to align project execution with business objectives.
• Assist with proposals, staffing plans, project budgets, and client presentations.
• Participate in project pursuits and strategic growth initiatives.
• Support the development of long-term client relationships within the energy market.

Job description

Woolpert is seeking a Project Manager II to lead and deliver complex energy-related projects, acting as the primary liaison between clients, project teams, and business stakeholders. You will oversee planning, execution, financial performance, scheduling, risk management, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with experience in utility, energy, transmission, distribution, renewable