Field Project Manager

PowerGrid Services; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Electra Grid Solutions seeks an experienced Field Project Manager to oversee utility and power infrastructure projects across the Southeast and Gulf Coast with 75–100% travel. You will lead field operations, coordinate resources, maintain customer relationships, and ensure delivery on time and within budget.

The role requires a strong background in field projects for utility contractors or electric utilities, thriving in a fast-paced travel-heavy environment with a hands-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of project management experience in power utility, electric transmission, distribution, substation, or utility construction.
• Experience managing field-based utility construction projects for a contractor, utility company, or infrastructure services provider.
• Strong understanding of utility construction practices, project scheduling, and field operations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and crews across a geographically dispersed territory.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and customer relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively throughout Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of power utility construction and maintenance projects across multiple job sites.
• Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Serve as the primary liaison between customers, utility stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, labor utilization, and productivity metrics.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety regulations, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Conduct site visits, project meetings, and progress reviews with project stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, scope changes, and operational challenges.
• Review project documentation, reports, work orders, and change requests.
• Support project forecasting, resource planning, and financial performance objectives.
• Drive a culture of safety, quality, and accountability across all field operations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer relationships

MS Office

Project management software

Travel readiness

Education

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

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

PM software

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Field Project Manager to oversee utility and power infrastructure projects throughout the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions (New Orleans, LA, Houston, TX, and Atlanta, GA), extensive travel required (75%-100%). This highly visible role is responsible for managing field operations, coordinating project resources, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing field projects for utility contractors, electric utilities, or power delivery infrastructure projects and thrives in a fast-paced, travel-intensive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of power utility construction and maintenance projects across multiple job sites.
• Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Serve as the primary liaison between customers, utility stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, labor utilization, and productivity metrics.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety regulations, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Conduct site visits, project meetings, and progress reviews with project stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, scope changes, and operational challenges.
• Review project documentation, reports, work orders, and change requests.
• Support project forecasting, resource planning, and financial performance objectives.
• Drive a culture of safety, quality, and accountability across all field operations.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of project management experience in the power utility, electric transmission, distribution, substation, or utility construction industry.
• Experience managing field-based utility construction projects for a contractor, utility company, or infrastructure services provider.
• Strong understanding of utility construction practices, project scheduling, and field operations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and crews across a geographically dispersed territory.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and customer relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively throughout Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, and surrounding areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
• Experience supporting electric distribution, transmission, vegetation management, storm restoration, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of utility safety regulations and contractor compliance requirements.

What We're Looking For

A hands-on leader who enjoys working in the field, building strong customer partnerships, and driving successful project execution. The successful candidate is organized, adaptable, customer-focused, and comfortable spending significant time at project sites throughout the region.

Join Our Team

At Electra Grid Solutions, we power progress by delivering safe, high-quality, and innovative energy infrastructure solutions.

Additional Notes

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet the goals of the organization.

Electra Grid Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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