Senior PM: Electric Distribution Programs Lead

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group in Madison, WI, is seeking a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead electric distribution design programs that support local utility distribution systems. This program-based role focuses on delivering a steady pipeline of work that keeps the grid reliable and ready for future demand.

You will partner with utility stakeholders, internal engineering teams, and external agencies to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining client standards.

Qualifications

• This role requires project management experience supporting electric distribution or utility infrastructure programs.
• Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget in a consulting or utility-facing environment.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with utility clients.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of electric distribution design projects and programs, including overhead and underground work.
• Own scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across multiple concurrent projects.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the client, building trusted relationships via clear communication and delivery.
• Coordinate work across designers, engineers, and technical leads, ensuring clear priorities.
• Oversee project financials, including forecasting, fee tracking, and change management.
• Ensure work complies with industry standards, permitting requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Support permitting and third-party coordination with municipalities, DOTs, and joint-use utilities.
• Provide construction support and help resolve design-related issues during build.
• For Senior PMs: mentor other PMs and shape program strategy.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Forecasting

Cross-functional teams

Deadline-driven

Education

PMP certification

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group in Madison, WI, is seeking a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead electric distribution design programs that support local utility distribution systems. This program-based role focuses on delivering a steady pipeline of work that keeps the grid reliable and ready for future demand.

You will partner with utility stakeholders, internal engineering teams, and external agencies to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining client standards.