Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Utilities Project Manager

Jobtailor; Mays Landing (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex electricity transmission and substation construction projects.

You will manage scope, budget, schedule, and safety, coordinate with sponsors and stakeholders, and supervise a multidisciplinary team across external contractors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of electrical utilities project management, PMP or willingness to obtain, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• 5 years’ experience in electrical utilities project management.
• PMP certification or willingness to obtain PMP within 1 year.
• Experience administering large dollar projects.
• Experience in electric transmission and substation construction projects.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets requirements.
• Proficient experience in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety policies.
• Knowledge of project management concepts and principles.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible and accountable for overall project performance, including scope, quality, schedule, and innovation, for complex and high-risk projects.
• Serve as primary communicator with sponsors and key stakeholders on project issues.
• Manage project finances, scope, cost, scheduling, environmental considerations, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder relationships.
• Coordinate project requirements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and present project status updates to the Program Manager and customer project management leadership.
• Identify and secure project team resources.
• Review contractor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project scope and terms.
• Lead scheduled project meetings and presentations.
• Foster working relationships among project managers, line managers, and assigned team members.
• Manage project costs and develop recovery plans to stay within budget.
• Ensure team members understand responsibilities and deliverables.
• Coach and lead team members in developing task, spending, and communication plans.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Team Leadership

Cost Management

Schedule Management

Scope Management

Regulatory Compliance

Environmental Considerations

Task Planning

Communication Planning

Contractor Invoice Review

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Job description

• Be responsible and accountable for overall project performance, including scope, quality, schedule, and innovation, for complex and high-risk projects
• Serve as primary communicator with sponsors and key stakeholders on project issues
• Manage project finances, scope, cost, scheduling, environmental considerations, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder relationships
• Coordinate project requirements with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop, maintain, and present project status updates to the Program Manager and customer project management leadership
• Identify and secure project team resources
• Review contractor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project scope and terms
• Lead scheduled project meetings and presentations
• Foster working relationships among project managers, line managers, and assigned team members
• Manage project costs and develop recovery plans to stay within budget
• Ensure team members understand responsibilities and deliverables
• Coach and lead team members in developing task, spending, and communication plans

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• 5 years’ experience in electrical utilities project management
• Experience administering large dollar projects
• Professional experience in electric transmission and substation construction projects
• Previous supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets Accenture requirements
• PMP or willingness to obtain PMP within 1 yearAbility to coordinate work scope with multiple work groups or contractors
• Proficient experience in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of OSHA safety policies
• Knowledge of project management concepts and principles

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing complex electrical utilities projects, ensuring adherence to scope, quality, and budget while fostering effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in project management principles and capable of leading teams to achieve project objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Utilities Project Management
• PMP Certification
• Project Financial Management
• Electric Transmission and Substation Construction
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Scope Management
• Cost Management
• Schedule Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Environmental Considerations
• Task Planning
• Communication Planning
• Team Leadership
• Contractor Invoice Review

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Coaching
• Relationship Building
• Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• OSHA Safety Policies
• Electrical Utilities
• Project Performance
• High-Risk Projects
• Large Dollar Projects