Senior Project Leader — Complex Programs & Strategy

BCP Engineers & Consultants; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BCP Engineers & Consultants in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Principal Project Manager to lead highly complex utility programs, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities include directing multi-discipline teams, developing PM plans, and coordinating with clients and regulators. Requires extensive PM experience, PMP within 1 year, and a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field.

This role involves up to 30% travel, SOX controls, and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, or technical field.
• Fifteen years of utility project management experience.
• PMP certification within 1 year of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from planning to closure, including post-project analysis.
• Ensure projects comply with client processes, policies, and regulations.
• Develop project management plans (scope, schedule, cost, risk, safety, quality).
• Coordinate with internal and external resources to meet objectives.
• Communicate status, issues, and risks to management and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, milestones, and deliverables; present progress reports.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Business management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, or technical field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

BCP Engineers & Consultants in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Principal Project Manager to lead highly complex utility programs, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities include directing multi-discipline teams, developing PM plans, and coordinating with clients and regulators. Requires extensive PM experience, PMP within 1 year, and a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field.

This role involves up to 30% travel, SOX controls, and mentoring staff.