Project Manager

Mindlance; Charlotte (NC); Híbrido; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mindlance, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager 1 or 2 to develop and manage customer-focused transmission projects for the Grid Expansion portfolio. The role involves large-scale load clients and generator interconnections, with emphasis on Primavera P6 scheduling and Ecosys financials.

You will travel about 10% to site locations from Durham, NC to Clemson, SC, work in a hybrid model, and collaborate with cross-functional utility teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Formación

• 3-5 years of project management experience for PM-1, 8+ years for PM-2.
• Experience with transmission electric utility projects (critical requirement).
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university (business or technical field).

Responsabilidades

• Develop and manage transmission-fed load projects for large-scale industrial clients (20+ MW) or generator interconnections.
• Create and maintain accurate project estimates to support decision-making.
• Initiate project schedules in Primavera P6 and manage project financials in Ecosys.
• Coordinate with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Conduct site field visits (approximately 10% travel).

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in business/technical field

Herramientas

Primavera P6

Ecosys

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

The Project Manager 1 or 2 will develop and manage customer-focused transmission projects for the Grid Expansion portfolio. These could involve large-scale load clients such as technology centers and industrial facilities requiring power capacity of 20 megawatts and higher or large-scale generators connecting into the Energy Transmission system. This role takes projects from the select gate phase through conceptual engineering, detailed development, estimation, initial scheduling and prepares for implementation at initiate gate.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop transmission-fed load projects for large-scale industrial clients requiring 20+ megawatts of power OR develop transmission-scale generator interconnections
• Ensure sufficient scope, detail, and accuracy to support project initiation
• Develop and maintain accurate and complete project estimates to support decision-making
• Create and manage adequate project schedules to support planning and implementation phases
• Conduct site field visits at onset of the project lifecycle (approximately 10% travel)
• Initiate project schedules in Primavera P6
• Manage project financials and reporting through Ecosys
• Coordinate with engineers, project control specialists and cross-functional teams to ensure project success

Required Skills & Experience:

Must-Have Requirements:

• 3-5 years of project management experience for PM-1, 8+ years for a PM-2
• Experience with transmission electric utility projects (critical requirement)
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university (business or technical field)

Systems & Tools:

• Primavera P6 - Project scheduling
• Ecosys - Financial management and tracking
• Power BI - Reporting and data visualization
• SharePoint - Documentation and list management
• Microsoft Excel - Data analysis and reporting

Travel Requirements:

• Frequency: Approximately 10% (typically one day per project lifecycle)
• Purpose: Site field visits for project assessment and monitoring
• Geographic Area: Durham, NC to Clemson, SC (footprint)
• Duration: Generally day trips

Driving Requirements:

Valid driver's license required for site field visits within the DEC service territory

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Standard utility industry PPE required for site visits (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, high-visibility vest). Company will provide specific requirements upon hire.

Work Schedule:

• Type: Full-time, standard business hours
• Flexibility: Occasional field visits during business hours
• Remote Work: Hybrid model with technology leveraged to reduce field travel
• Collaboration: Works with senior PMs and cross-functional utility teams

Key Differentiators for This Role:

• More hands-on with Primavera P6 than typical PM roles at the company
• Focus on large-scale load or interconnection transmission projects (40+ MW)
• Customer-facing role with commercial and industrial facilities
• Requires deep understanding of electric utility transmission systems

Additional Information:

This position is part of a specialized group handling high-capacity transmission projects. Candidates should be comfortable with both technical project management aspects and customer relationship management for large industrial clients.

EEO Statement:

• Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.