Lead Project Manager

The Ampere Group; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health, dental, and eye

Job summary

Ampere is seeking a Lead Project Manager in Massachusetts to oversee electric utility projects, including transmission lines, substations, and distribution. The role emphasizes safety culture, collaboration, and efficient process improvement.

The position is senior leadership, responsible for portfolio oversight, client relationships, strategic project delivery, and mentoring project teams, typically with 20+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 20+ years in utility engineering/construction/operations or project management.
• Experience with Electric Transmission, Substation, and Distribution projects.
• Valid US driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Drive the success of distribution, transmission, and substation engineering.
• Overseeing planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and project controls.
• Serve as primary client contact, guiding strategy, scope, and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Join our dynamic Massachusetts team as a Lead Project Manager, where your expertise in project management within the utility field will thrive. We're seeking an individual with the ability to lead and foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and efficiency, shaping our client's processes and procedures. With a focus on electric utility projects, including transmission lines, substations, distribution lines, and other Electrical Capital.

At Ampere, the Lead Project Manager designation reflects a senior leadership role responsible for portfolio oversight, client relationship management, strategic project delivery, and mentorship of project teams. This position is generally aligned with professionals bringing 20+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated success leading complex utility programs. In addition to a competitive compensation package, Ampere offers premium employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage, performance-based bonus opportunities, and a strong commitment to supporting our employees' long-term success and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Drive the success of distribution, transmission, and substation engineering.
• Oversighting, environmental considerations, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management support, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for our clients, guiding strategic planning, scope management, budgeting, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support, and schedule attainment.
• Collaborating closely with the Project Team, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to guidelines.
• Prepare and update financial forecasts, project schedules, and other necessary reports on a weekly or monthly basis, meeting the client's requirements.
• Regularly reporting on progress, cost and schedule metrics, engineering issues, procurement concerns, safety or environmental considerations, capital efficiencies.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should have a bachelor’s degree and have at least 20+ years of utility industry engineering, construction, operations, or project management experience. Your expertise in Electric Transmission, Substation, and Distribution projects will set you apart, while excellent oral and written communication skills will enable you to effectively engage with clients and team members alike. A valid US driver's license is a must, reflecting the occasional travel requirements of this role.

Preferred Skills/Certifications

While not required, possessing a Professional Engineer (PE) License, an MS in engineering disciplines or an MBA, and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification are considered niceties that will further enhance your candidacy.

Why Join Ampere

At Ampere, we are committed to building a collaborative, inclusive, and high performing team. We offer a supportive environment where employees can make a meaningful impact and grow professionally while contributing to critical infrastructure projects across the energy sector.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes 100 percent employer paid healthcare premiums, performance bonuses, retirement contributions, and opportunities for professional development.