Project Manager

United Utility Power Services, LLC; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

United Utility Services is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee all phases of approved projects in the electric utility sector, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget. You will collaborate with Customer Management, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Purchasing, and the PMO to align objectives.

Responsibilities include developing project plans, schedules, and change control, preparing clear reports for management, and guiding cross-functional teams to meet client

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience with engineering, design activities, or project management.
• 5 years of prior experience in overhead and underground electrical power distribution systems.
• Preferred BS in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management and/or Business or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, schedules, and change control processes.
• Communicate project deliverables and status to the team and stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate with Operations and Engineering.
• Escalate risks to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Provide clear, concise management reports and guidance to team members.

Skills

Project management

Electrical distribution

Engineering background

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering

BS in Project Management

BS in Construction Management

Business degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best‑in‑class, trusted partner delivering customer‑centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

The salary for this position is $52-$57 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays
• short and long-term disability

About The Role

This position is to ensure all phases of approved projects are completed efficiently and within scope, on schedule and within budget. This role requires strong stakeholders' relationship and interface skills. The incumbent will work closely with Customer Management and United Utility personnel in Operations, Construction, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Purchasing and the PMO. Primary duties will include overall responsibility for the management of all aspects of the program, ensuring that all aspects of the projects are documented and completed in accordance with company policies and all regulations and laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily project deliverables and effectively communicate these to the project team.
• Assigned program is multi-discipline in nature, multi stakeholder involvement and financial risk exposure profile requiring management reporting communications.
• Responsible for taking the necessary action to see that the projects are completed efficiently, on time and within the established budgets.
• Drive consensus, communicate responsibilities, and ensure ownership and accountability.
• Escalate risks and issues to keep projects on schedule and on budget.
• Identify and communicate lessons learned and incorporate into projects as best practices.
• Integrates and manages a cross functional project team to develop appropriate project roles and responsibilities.
• Driving work products by coordinating and working with Operations Leads and Engineering to track and execute client deliverables.
• Manages the team’s development of a comprehensive project plan, schedule, communications plan and change control methodology.

Facilitates daily, weekly, and monthly meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

• Manages customer driven accrual and reporting process.
• Manages execution of the project plan and change control management process.
• Manages project close out in a timely manner to support business goals.
• Provides clear, concise, and comprehensive reports for management.
• Provides guidance to project support associates.
• Coordinate the allocation of project resources to ensure the project team has what’s needed at the right time.

Be a representative of the Engineering Team at work.

Perform duties in a manner consistent with United Utility's emphasis on Human Performance and UUS’s core Values: Safety, Quality, Integrity, & Professionalism.

• Follow all Safety, Biosecurity and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with and follow all OSHA safety regulations and procedures.
• Ensure that all care is provided with respect to customer, client, and co-worker’s rights.
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain Confidentiality.
• Professional and ethical conduct are expected.
• Adhere to work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

Key Qualifications

5 years of related experience with engineering, design activities, or project management.

• 5 years of prior experience in Overhead and Underground electrical power distribution systems.

Preferred BS in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management and/or Business or equivalent experience.

• Utility and contractor experience preferred.

Must be self-motivated, team-oriented with a passion to help when needed and willing to adhere to the quality and safety standards of United Utility.

• Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to cope with deadlines, manage time, set priorities, define roles and responsibilities, and make decisions.
• Ability to work across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, management, customers, and the public.
• Excellent reading comprehension and interpretation abilities

Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel, and Project.

• Exceptional understanding of Excel to analyze data.
• Computer literate with knowledge of current technology.

Key Nice-To-Haves

Application Deadline: This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.

Important Information: Applicants may be asked: “Are you currently employed by the Company?” For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.