Project Manager

Horizontal Talent; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a seasoned Power Infrastructure Program Manager to lead large-scale deployment across multiple U.S. sites, coordinating temporary and permanent power solutions from feasibility to handover.

The role requires collaboration with contractors, vendors, and internal teams, managing schedules, budgets, and risk to keep projects on track across diverse regulatory environments. Travel to sites will be required during key phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in power infrastructure, electrical systems, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in power infrastructure or electrical systems.
• Experience leading multiple workstreams, schedules, and executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple concurrent power deployment projects across several U.S. locations.
• Manage project timelines, priorities, deliverables, and progress reporting for leadership.
• Oversee technical review, execution planning, and cross-functional coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure electrical installations and equipment align with required technical standards and project specifications.
• Support switchgear procurement, vendor coordination, order tracking, and delivery management.
• Travel to project sites during key installation, startup, testing, and commissioning phases.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Electrical systems knowledge

Permitting coordination

Budget management

Scheduling

Risk management

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Join a dynamic power infrastructure program supporting large-scale project delivery across multiple sites. This role oversees the coordination of temporary and permanent power solutions, from feasibility and permitting through installation, commissioning, and handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple concurrent power deployment projects across several U.S. locations
• Manage project timelines, priorities, deliverables, and progress reporting for leadership
• Oversee technical review, execution planning, and cross-functional coordination throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure electrical installations and equipment align with required technical standards and project specifications
• Support switchgear procurement, vendor coordination, order tracking, and delivery management
• Monitor factory testing, shipment logistics, and installation readiness for critical electrical equipment
• Own air permit application tracking, submission follow-up, and coordination with environmental consultants
• Work with generator vendors to gather technical emissions data needed for permit documentation
• Manage utility coordination, including service upgrades, transformer work, and electrical interconnections
• Review electrical design documents, load calculations, and one-line diagrams to support project execution
• Partner with contractors, vendors, internal stakeholders, and site teams to resolve risks and keep work moving
• Travel to project sites during key installation, startup, testing, and commissioning phases

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of experience in power infrastructure, electrical systems, or a related field
• Strong background in project or program management with the ability to lead multiple workstreams at once
• Experience working with utility companies, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, generators, switchgear, and related infrastructure
• Ability to review technical designs, specifications, and project documentation with strong attention to detail
• Experience managing schedules, risks, budgets, status updates, and executive-level reporting
• Familiarity with permitting coordination, regulatory processes, and environmental documentation
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while managing complex, fast-moving priorities
• Comfortable making decisions, escalating risks early, and driving accountability across teams

Preferred Skills

• Experience with switchgear procurement and vendor management
• Background supporting air permitting for generator installations or similar infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and local electrical code requirements
• Experience coordinating natural gas generator systems and utility service upgrades
• Familiarity with site launch activities, commissioning, and handover processes
• Ability to manage complex work across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments

Horizontal is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We value different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, and believe they strengthen the teams we support.

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