Senior Project Manager, Capital Projects (Energy)

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Competitive base salary

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Annual bonus and raises

Monthly recognition events

Wellness & community initiatives

Comprehensive benefits package (401k,

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation in Florida seeks a Project Manager III - SAFE/GUARD to lead the delivery of complex capital projects, coordinating across regulators, contractors, and internal teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget. The role directs project risk assessments, governance, and performance reporting, while mentoring junior managers.

A PMP or equivalent is preferred; a bachelor’s in engineering or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, PM or related discipline.
• Experience leading projects valued over $10M.
• 5–8 years of project management experience.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex capital projects.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing project risk, cost and schedule performance.
• Experience in utility/transmission/LNG/pipeline infrastructure.
• Portfolio management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex capital projects (regulator stations, HDD, land rights).
• Establish project execution strategies and delivery plans.
• Manage budgets, schedules, forecasts, and resources.
• Lead risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Direct change management and issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Oversee contractor and consultant performance.
• Facilitate executive reviews and governance meetings.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor junior project managers and coordinators.
• Support portfolio planning and project prioritization.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Risk management

Cost management

Schedule management

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related discipline

Job description

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation in Florida seeks a Project Manager III - SAFE/GUARD to lead the delivery of complex capital projects, coordinating across regulators, contractors, and internal teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget. The role directs project risk assessments, governance, and performance reporting, while mentoring junior managers.

A PMP or equivalent is preferred; a bachelor’s in engineering or related field is required.