Project Manager – Power & Utility (Central Office) | Denver, CO + travel

KSA / Swoon; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

KSA / Swoon is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Power & Utility (Central Office) in Denver, CO to lead end-to-end critical power infrastructure projects across telecom central offices, data centers and gateway sites.

You will manage electrical plants, UPS systems, rectifiers, switchgear, batteries, and generators, with travel required and a contract extension possibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience managing power, electrical, or critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong hands-on operational and project management background within central office or data center environments.
• Proven practical expertise in managing electrical plants, UPS systems, rectifiers, switchgear, batteries, and standby generators.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, financial control, and vendor coordination skills.
• Excellent leadership, analytical problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Professional availability for contract employment based in Denver, CO with required travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end critical infrastructure, power, and utility projects across telecommunications central offices, data centers, and gateway sites.
• Manage electrical plants, UPS systems, rectifiers, high-capacity switchgear, battery banks, and standby generators from planning through closeout.
• Develop, monitor, and update comprehensive project schedules, critical path milestones, and master delivery plans.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, resource allocation, and financial tracking.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, and field engineering squads to ensure seamless equipment delivery and site execution.
• Ensure strict adherence to electrical safety standards, utility regulations, and project-specific quality benchmarks.
• Conduct routine site walkthroughs, progress inspections, and contractor progress meetings across project locations.
• Implement robust risk management frameworks, identify potential schedule bottlenecks, and execute proactive mitigation plans.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, closeout packages, O&M manuals, and as-built records.
• Facilitate client-facing status reporting, executive presentations, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional communication

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PMP

P.E. License

Energy modeling

Job description

Position Summary:

KSA / Swoon is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished Project Manager – Power & Utility (Central Office) with a strong background in critical infrastructure, electrical plant management, and telecommunications power systems to join our client delivery team on an extendable contract basis in Denver, CO with required travel [cite: 5]. In this specialized infrastructure project management role, you will spearhead leading critical power and utility projects across telecom central offices, data centers, and gateway sites, overseeing electrical plants, UPS systems, rectifiers, switchgear, batteries, and standby generators from initial planning through final closeout [cite: 5]. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, field technicians, and vendor stakeholders to ensure robust power reliability and seamless project execution. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic degree in electrical or project engineering, deep practical mastery of critical power infrastructure, and immediate availability for deployment [cite: 5].

Detailed Job Description:

As a Project Manager – Power & Utility (Central Office) at KSA / Swoon based in Denver, CO with travel [cite: 5], you will take full ownership of managing end-to-end critical power infrastructure projects across telecommunications central offices, data centers, and gateway sites [cite: 5]. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass directing electrical plant upgrades, UPS installations, battery bank replacements, rectifier configurations, and generator maintenance from initial planning through final project closeout [cite: 5]. You will develop baseline schedules, manage project budgets, coordinate vendor delivery, and ensure strict compliance with safety codes and utility standards. Working in a fast-paced infrastructure consulting environment offering an extendable contract with travel, you will drive mission-critical power reliability and excellence [cite: 5].

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end critical infrastructure, power, and utility projects across telecommunications central offices, data centers, and gateway sites [cite: 5].
• Manage electrical plants, UPS systems, rectifiers, high-capacity switchgear, battery banks, and standby generators from planning through closeout [cite: 5].
• Develop, monitor, and update comprehensive project schedules, critical path milestones, and master delivery plans [cite: 5].
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, resource allocation, and financial tracking [cite: 5].
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, and field engineering squads to ensure seamless equipment delivery and site execution [cite: 5].
• Ensure strict adherence to electrical safety standards, utility regulations, and project-specific quality benchmarks.
• Conduct routine site walkthroughs, progress inspections, and contractor progress meetings across project locations.
• Implement robust risk management frameworks, identify potential schedule bottlenecks, and execute proactive mitigation plans [cite: 5].
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, closeout packages, O&M manuals, and as-built records [cite: 5].
• Facilitate client-facing status reporting, executive presentations, and stakeholder communications [cite: 5].

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience managing power, electrical, or critical infrastructure projects [cite: 5].
• Strong hands-on operational and project management background within central office or data center environments [cite: 5].
• Proven practical expertise in managing electrical plants, UPS systems, rectifiers, switchgear, batteries, and standby generators [cite: 5].
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, financial control, and vendor coordination skills [cite: 5].
• Excellent leadership, analytical problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Professional availability for contract employment based in Denver, CO with required travel [cite: 5].

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
• Professional engineering licensure (P.E.) or specialized electrical contractor credentials.
• Prior working experience with major telecommunications carriers, power utilities, or mission-critical data center operators.
• Hands-on familiarity with power system modeling and energy efficiency auditing.
• Direct experience navigating utility interconnection standards and AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) inspections.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: KSA / Swoon Staffing Team
• Contact Name: Matt Peffer (Senior Recruiter at KSA / Swoon) [cite: 5]
• Email: [e-mail] [cite: 5]
• Phone: Unspecified
• Application URL: Unspecified
• Salary/Rate: Competitive hourly or daily contract rate commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: Contract, chance of extension / permanent (Denver, CO + travel) [cite: 5]

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for critical power project management roles in telecom, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your central office/data center experience, generator/UPS management track record, and multi-site travel readiness [cite: 5].