Project Manager, Utilities

AtkinsRéalis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Project Manager, Utilities to lead large-scale programs in Rochester NY or Binghamton NY. You will define the project scope, schedule, and budget while guiding cross-functional teams to successful delivery.

The role requires 5–10 years in utilities program management, a Bachelor's degree, and either a PE license or PMP. Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is essential. This is a full-time opportunity with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Professional Engineer license or PMP certification (subject to client approval).
• 5+ years of large-scale program management experience in utilities.
• Experience with substations, T&D, gas-hydro and OSG.

Responsibilities

• Define project WBS, cost baseline and OBS structure.
• Plan, execute and close projects; manage risks, scope, schedule and budget.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams; remove obstacles and drive productivity.
• Manage quality and environmental processes across projects to meet SPI/CPI targets.
• Oversee third-party projects and liaise with other transmission owners and customers.
• Control costs, budgets and communications; manage changes and schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

PE license or PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager, Utilities to join our team in Rochester NY or Binghamton, NY.

Rochester NY or Binghamton, NY.

Your role

• Effective leadership in a matrix organization.
• Initiation, Planning, Executing, and Closing Projects — defining the project WBS, Cost Baseline and OBS structure, initiating the project, building its comprehensive work plan, controlling and managing to the risks, scope, schedule and budget - Managing Teams — facilitating commitment and productivity, removing obstacles, and managing teams.
• Implementation and Management of Quality and Environmental Process and procedures on all projects focusing on meeting SPI and CPI performance indicators less than 1.0.
• Management of third-party projects including other transmission owners and interconnecting customers.
• Accountable and Responsible for :
• Cost /Budgeting and Management.
• Communication Management.
• Change Management.
• Schedule Management.
• Construction Management Oversight.
• Commissioning Management Oversight.
• Risk Management.

About You

• 5-10 years in large scale projects Program Management for Utility business
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Professional Engineer License and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (under Client approval)
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Project Management Professional or Program Management Professional
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in the functional area under which it will be contracted: Substations, T&D, Gas-Hydro and OSG.

Rewards & benefits

AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $105,000 - $133,000 yearly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug‑Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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