Project Manager IV Lead - Florida Energy Pathway

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Florida; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Annual bonus

Career growth

Wellness initiatives

Generous benefits

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation seeks a seasoned Lead Project Manager to drive the delivery of large-scale capital projects and programs, with a focus on natural gas pipelines valued over $200M. You will mentor teams, establish governance, and partner with senior leadership on strategy and performance.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of project management experience, PMP or equivalent, and strong executive communication skills to align projects with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of project management experience.
• Experience leading large capital projects with strategic impact.
• PMP certification or advanced pipeline project leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of major capital projects and programs.
• Provide oversight for multiple project managers and teams.
• Develop and implement project delivery strategies and governance frameworks.
• Review performance, forecasts, and recovery plans.
• Lead executive project reviews and steering committee meetings.
• Drive risk management and issue resolution.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cross-functional team leadership

Project management

PMP certification

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Lead Project Manager, Florida Energy Pathway

The Lead Project Manager serves as a senior project management leader responsible for overseeing large, complex, and strategically significant capital projects and programs. This position provides leadership, mentorship, governance oversight, and project management expertise across multiple projects.

The Lead Project Manager establishes best practices, supports organizational project management standards, and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on project execution strategy and performance.

What Makes Us Great

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

What youʼll be working on:

• Lead execution of major capital projects and strategic initiatives, with a specific focus natural gas pipelines in excess of $200M in value
• Provide oversight and guidance for multiple project managers and project teams.
• Develop and implement project delivery strategies and governance frameworks.
• Review project performance, forecasts, and recovery plans.
• Lead executive project reviews and steering committee meetings.
• Drive project risk management and strategic issue resolution.
• Ensure alignment between project objectives and organizational goals.
• Establish and promote project management best practices and standards.
• Mentor and develop project management personnel.
• Support portfolio planning, capital allocation, and prioritization decisions.
• Evaluate organizational project management maturity and recommend improvements.
• Assist the Manager, Project Management with workforce planning and capability development.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible project management experience.
• Experience leading Natural Gas Pipeline projects in excess of $200M
• Standard driver’s license
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale capital projects and programs.
• Strong executive communication and leadership skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex project environments.
• PMP certification, Graduate Degree, or advanced experience leading complex pipeline projects
• Preferred Experience:
• Utility, infrastructure, LNG, pipeline, power generation, or major energy project experience.
• Experience developing project management standards and governance processes.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [e-mail].