Project Manager

Commonwealth Associates, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead client-facing engagements in the energy sector, from initial effort through project completion.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and ensure alignment with client requirements and company standards.

This role offers opportunities to shape national energy infrastructure while collaborating with senior leadership and industry partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Project Management role in Substation or Transmission Line Projects.
• Strong experience in utility and consultant industry.
• At least 5 years of experience using project planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversees proposal preparation; defines scope, schedule and budget for assigned project.
• Monitors project financials, MSAs, changes in scope and billing processes.
• Communicates client status and manages the internal project team.
• Reviews invoices and participates in marketing presentations to clients.
• Builds relationships with client staff and understands the client organization.
• Monitors Master Services Agreement, project fee arrangements, scope and budget throughout the project.
• Initiates project kick-off meetings and sets goals for each project.
• Determines staffing requirements with department managers.
• Implements Commonwealth's project management principles.
• Conducts lessons learned meetings.

Skills

Project management

Substation & transmission

Budgeting & scheduling

Client liaison

Job description

At Commonwealth, we combine decades of industry-leading expertise with precision engineering to deliver high-quality energy solutions. For over 35 years, we’ve powered our nation’s energy infrastructure while setting the standard for excellence in design, execution, and client service. As a company-and as individuals-we bring an unparalleled depth of experience to every project, confidently tackling even the most complex challenges. Our team is empowered to lead within key industry organizations, ensuring we stay ahead of evolving best practices. Every day, our consultants set the standard for excellence in energy generation and distribution solutions.

The Role

The Project Manager represents Commonwealth in all interaction with the assigned client from the initial effort, throughout the entire project agreement period, and, additionally, as the client requires. The Project Manager is the assigned liaison to communicate project/client status with Commonwealth's Executive Sponsor. The Project Manager also manages the internal project team.

What You’ll Do

• Oversees proposal preparation. Defines scope, schedule and budget for assigned project.
• Maintains understanding of project financials - MSA, changes in scope, billing process.
• Monitors performance of project against client requirements and communicates changes to client.
• Reviews and approves invoices related to the assigned client or project.
• Participate in marketing-related presentations to the assigned client.
• Build relationships with key client staff and understand the overall client organization.
• Understands entirety of project - Master Services Agreement, project fee arrangements, scope and budget. Constant monitoring of these items throughout the life of the project.
• Initiates project kick-off meetings to communicate project plan and schedules intermittent meeting, as the project requires.
• Establishes goals for each project, aligned with client requirements.
• Determines staffing requirements based on workload. Works with department supervisors/managers to select mutually agreed upon project team.
• Implements Commonwealth's project management principles.
• Conducts "lessons learned" meeting based on the findings.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in a Project Management role in Substation or Transmission Line Projects
• Strong experience in utility and consultant industry
• At least 5 years of experience using project planning tools

Why Join Us

• Work with some of the brightest minds in the energy industry
• Shape and deliver projects that impact national energy infrastructure
• Be part of a team that sets industry standards for quality and expertise