Senior Project Manager - Utilities & Energy (Hybrid)

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is collaborating with a leading utilities and energy organization to appoint a Senior Project Manager who will lead critical infrastructure and regulatory initiatives from the Klerksdorp office. You will drive cross-functional teams to ensure reliable delivery of essential services while maintaining schedules and budgets.

The role requires a strong technical background in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, plus significant leadership, risk management, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience in Utilities/Energy.
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects (power generation, distribution, renewable installations).

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution and delivery of major projects in utilities/energy.
• Manage scope, timelines, resources and budgets to meet goals.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage communications with stakeholders, contractors, and regulators.
• Monitor performance, report progress to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors and service providers.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

PMI

PRINCE2

Job description

Placements24 is collaborating with a leading utilities and energy organization to appoint a Senior Project Manager who will lead critical infrastructure and regulatory initiatives from the Klerksdorp office. You will drive cross-functional teams to ensure reliable delivery of essential services while maintaining schedules and budgets.

The role requires a strong technical background in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, plus significant leadership, risk management, and regulatory