Senior Energy Project Manager — Utilities & Infrastructure

Woolpert, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 101,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work program

Principal program

Flexible paid time off

Career development

Health, life, vision, and dental insur

Job summary

Woolpert, Inc. invites a Project Manager II to join our Energy Group. You will lead and deliver complex energy projects, partnering with clients and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and ensuring client satisfaction while mentoring junior project managers and collaborating with engineering, GIS, and environmental staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience supporting energy, utility, civil infrastructure, engineering, or related projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, budgets, client communications, and deliverables.
• Strong understanding of PM principles, risk management, budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead energy-related projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client requirements.
• Develop and manage project work plans, schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, and project documentation.
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify, communicate, and resolve risks, issues, and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, design, GIS, survey, environmental, permitting, and construction support staff.
• Ensure project deliverables meet Woolpert quality standards and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with utility, energy, and infrastructure clients.
• Lead project status meetings and communicate progress, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and support client growth initiatives.
• Manage project budgets, profitability, invoicing, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
• Monitor labor utilization, subcontractor costs, and project expenditures.
• Review project performance metrics and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Support contract administration, change order management, and scope negotiations.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams, clients, and leadership.
• Mentor and support developing project managers, engineers, and technical staff.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Market Leaders, Program Directors, and Discipline Leaders to align project execution with business objectives.
• Assist with proposals, staffing plans, project budgets, and client presentations.
• Participate in project pursuits and strategic growth initiatives.
• Support the development of long-term client relationships within the energy market.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/PM/Business

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Woolpert, Inc. invites a Project Manager II to join our Energy Group. You will lead and deliver complex energy projects, partnering with clients and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and ensuring client satisfaction while mentoring junior project managers and collaborating with engineering, GIS, and environmental staff.