Senior Project Manager - Electrical Utilities

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Career development

Competitive benefits

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end execution of capital projects in electric utility systems, including transmission, distribution, and substation assets. The role emphasizes technical execution, constructability, cost and schedule control, and risk management in a hybrid work setting.

You will drive project plans from initiation through commissioning, coordinating engineers, technicians, contractors, equipment, and materials to ensure safe, on-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 10 years experience or greater in electrical utilities or related field.
• Transmission line and/or Substation experience.
• Experience with electrical utilities, electrical system design, installation and maintenance projects.
• Proven experience managing capital projects, programs, or portfolios.
• Strong understanding of utility project lifecycle and project controls.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Field orientation

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of capital projects within electric utility systems, including transmission, distribution, and substation assets . This role leads delivery from project initiation through commissioning, with a strong emphasis on technical execution, constructability, cost and schedule control, and risk management. This is a hybrid role.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be at the center of electric utility project delivery, developing and executing comprehensive project plans that define scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and timelines. You will translate engineering design into safe, efficient, and executable field work, coordinating engineers, technicians, contractors, equipment, and materials to ensure construction readiness and seamless project progression.

You will provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, driving alignment between engineering, procurement, and construction to ensure high-quality outcomes. A key focus of this role is maintaining strict control over budget and schedule , including monitoring expenditures, forecasting performance, and proactively addressing risks or deviations.

Strong client engagement is essential, you will establish clear communication channels, understand client requirements, provide transparent updates, and resolve issues quickly and effectively. The ideal candidate brings deep utility project experience and a proven ability to deliver technically complex projects safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Previous experience in electrical engineering, project management, or a related role
• 10 years experience or greater
• Transmission line and/or Substation experience needed
• Experience with electrical utilities , electrical system design, installation, and maintenance projects
• Proven experience managing capital projects, programs, or portfolios
• Strong understanding of utility project lifecycle (stage gate processes, planning, engineering, construction, commissioning)
• Experience with project controls (cost, schedule, reporting)
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
• PMP certification is a plus, but not required
• Execution Focus: Drives projects forward with urgency, accountability, and disciplined follow-through
• Problem Solving: Anticipates challenges and resolves issues before they impact delivery
• Field Orientation: Comfortable operating in both office and construction environments
• Communication: Clear, direct communicator with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Curious and active listener : You have a deep hunger to learn, coupled with a willingness to think outside the box. You ask a lot of questions. You recognize there is a difference between "hearing" and "listening."
• Resilient and self-motivated: You are always striving to build upon previous successes
• Detail oriented: The little things matter!
• Collaborative: When we all succeed, we're better for it!

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.

If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company