Program Manager, Electric Distribution & Grid Modernization

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead electric distribution design and engineering programs for local utility distribution systems. This program‑based role emphasizes steady workflow, client collaboration, and disciplined delivery.

You will partner with utility stakeholders, internal designers and engineers, and external agencies to ensure projects are on time, on budget, and in full compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• PM experience coordinating electric distribution programs.
• Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget in consulting or utility-facing work.
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in deadline-driven environments.
• Forecasting and financial management in fixed-fee/unitized contexts.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of electric distribution design projects and programs, including overhead and underground work, system upgrades, and modernization efforts
• Own scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across multiple concurrent projects
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the client, building trusted relationships through clear communication and consistent delivery
• Coordinate work across designers, engineers, and technical leads, ensuring teams have clear priorities and direction
• Oversee project financials, including forecasting, fee tracking, and change management
• Ensure work complies with industry and client standards, permitting requirements, and regulatory expectations
• Support permitting and third‑party coordination efforts (municipalities, DOTs, joint‑use utilities) as needed
• Provide construction support and help resolve design‑related issues during build
• For Senior PMs: mentor other PMs and technical leads, help shape program strategy, and support growth of the client account

Skills

PM experience

Electrical/utility infra

Leadership

Client communication

Cross-functional leadership

Forecasting & finance

Industry standards knowledge

PMP certification

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead electric distribution design and engineering programs for local utility distribution systems. This program‑based role emphasizes steady workflow, client collaboration, and disciplined delivery.

You will partner with utility stakeholders, internal designers and engineers, and external agencies to ensure projects are on time, on budget, and in full compliance with standards.