Project Manager

auipower; Capitol Heights (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick time

On-site fitness center

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

AUI Power seeks a Project Manager for the Capitol Heights, MD area to lead critical overhead and underground utility projects. You will work with the Operations team to plan, execute, and complete projects while overseeing budget, schedule, and risk.

Strong communication and multi-priority management are essential. Ideal candidates have experience in construction management or related fields, with proficiency in MS Office and utility-specific systems.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven problem-solver with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience with utility construction platforms and Microsoft tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing communication with the customer and internal crew scheduler about project needs, progress, goals, timelines, and efficiency.
• Monitor daily work and identify actions to maintain schedule adherence.
• Prepare and manage status reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Review project documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Develop utility permit applications and coordinate inspections and compliance requirements.
• Draft change orders with scopes, values, and timelines.
• Prepare bids and contract documents, requisitions, and procurement activities.
• Invoicing, PO management, and comprehensive project data entry.
• Schedule Miss Utility tickets to support construction needs.

Skills

Project coordination

Budget management

Communication

MS Office

Self-motivation

Education

Associates degree in construction management

Tools

MS Office Suite

GIS

Miss Utility

AS8

Vista

Job description

Project Manager – Capitol Heights

Capitol Heights, MD

For more than 20 years, AUI Power has been a trusted leader in the utility industry, built on a foundation of safety, accountability, and teamwork. We foster a high-performance, team-first culture where employees are empowered to take ownership, collaborate, and innovate. Guided by our core values—Team First, Customer Focus, and Own It—we invest intentionally in our people, supporting both personal and professional growth through development and advancement. Our employees are dependable, driven, and inspired, and together we build powerful partnerships that set a higher standard for our industry.

Primary Role

A Project Manager (PM) for our Overhead and Underground departments in Capitol Heights, MD is a self-motivated, hardworking team player with excellent communication skills. As a PM you will play a critical role with our Operations team, lead complex initiatives end to end, plan, execute and complete various power utility projects while maintaining effective oversight on budget, schedule, and risk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing communication externally with the customer and internally with our crew scheduler regarding project needs, progress, goals, timelines, and efficiency
• Monitor daily work completion and identify required actions to maintain schedule adherence
• Prepare and manage daily, weekly, and monthly project status and progress reports
• Review project documents and plans for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Develop utility permit applications and follow up with jurisdictions regarding inspections and compliance requirements
• Draft change orders, including scope of work, schedules of values, and associated timelines
• Bid and contract document preparation, material requisitions, and procurement activities
• Perform administrative functions including invoicing, issuing and modifying purchase orders, and comprehensive project data entry
• Schedule Miss Utility tickets to support job-specific construction needs

Minimum Requirements

• Self-directed professional with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proven problem-solver with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities
• Learn and become proficient with the following systems: AS8, GIS, Miss Utility, Microsoft Suite, Vista.
• Proficient in basic computer applications and workplace technology
• Associate’s degree in construction management or relevant field experience (Preferred)
• Background in electric utility industry (Preferred)
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office/Excel (Preferred)
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screen

What you’ll get at AUI Inc

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescriptions, employee assistance program, and more!
• Free dental and additional Health Incentive discounts available
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with 4% company match that is 100% vested upon deposit
• Family Focus & Balance: Paid vacation, paid sick time, paid bereavement leave (as applicable), and more!
• FR & and Office attire available through our paid for Tyndale account.
• Wellness: On-site fitness center
• Other Incentives: Employee Referral Bonus, hotel & per diem pay (when applicable)

AUI Inc (Power) is an Equal Opportunity Employer