Project Manager IV Lead - Florida Energy Pathway

CUC Corporate Brand; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus & salary increases

Monthly recognition events

Robust benefits package (401k, medical

Wellness initiatives & communityevents

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Lead Project Manager to drive large capital projects and programs within the Florida Energy Pathway. This hybrid role requires leadership across multiple project teams, governance framework development, and strategic execution by senior leadership.

The position emphasizes project governance, risk management, and mentoring of project staff, with a focus on delivering complex pipelines and ensuring alignment with corporate goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering, construction management, business, project management, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of major capital projects and programs, focusing on large-scale pipelines and strategic initiatives.
• 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 reviews and steering committee meetings.
• Drive risk management and issue resolution in projects.

Education

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

Job description

Project Manager IV Lead - Florida Energy Pathway

Job Category: Project Management

Requisition Number: PROJE005501

• Posted : October 2, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Florida
Florida, USA

Description

Lead Project Manager, Florida Energy Pathway
Hybrid - must be in Florida

Your role in our success will be:

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?

• 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.

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