Senior Energy & Infrastructure Project Lead

Accelera; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a seasoned Project Lead to oversee high-stakes technical initiatives in energy and infrastructure. You will drive success by managing complex lifecycles, ensuring financial performance, and coordinating engineers and construction teams.

You will develop roadmaps, monitor metrics, manage procurement, and report on project health using EVM and forecasting. The role emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, PM, Business, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience leading medium to high-complexity technical or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of PMBOK methodologies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence management.

Responsibilities

• Develop roadmaps with scope, resources, costs, and schedules.
• Direct execution by monitoring performance and mitigating risks.
• Use EVM and financial forecasting for budget transparency.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders and technical teams.
• Oversee lifecycle from initiation to closure and archiving.
• Identify continuous improvement to increase efficiency and value.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

PMBOK

Earned Value Management (EVM)

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Project Management / Business

Job description

Accelera is seeking a seasoned Project Lead to oversee high-stakes technical initiatives in energy and infrastructure. You will drive success by managing complex lifecycles, ensuring financial performance, and coordinating engineers and construction teams.

You will develop roadmaps, monitor metrics, manage procurement, and report on project health using EVM and forecasting. The role emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and continuous improvement.