Senior Project Manager, Utility Engineering (Hybrid)

ESP Associates, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

PTO + holidays

Health insurance

Education reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Pickett is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the successful execution of complex engineering projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. This role will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety while ensuring client satisfaction and project profitability.

You will mentor junior PMs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and support business development. This hybrid position offers growth and cross-disciplinary collaboration across engineering and accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical or related engineering discipline (preferred).
• 10+ years of experience managing engineering or infrastructure projects.
• PE registration or PMP certification (required).
• Experience managing large or complex projects for electric utilities.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Some travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of engineering projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities.
• Provide overall leadership for project execution including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety performance.
• Oversee financial performance and profitability of assigned projects and develop recovery plans when needed to maintain project performance.
• Serve as primary client relationship manager, maintaining strong client partnerships and identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Lead coordination between engineering leads, project teams, and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.
• Develop and review project financial reports, schedules, and resource forecasts in collaboration with Accounting and Project Controls.
• Report project performance, financial status, schedule, and risks to both clients and internal leadership.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project managers, engineers, and project staff, supporting their professional development and project management capabilities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and promote collaboration across engineering, project controls, accounting and support functions.
• Support the development and improvement of project management processes, tools, and best practices across the organization.
• Assist with and lead proposal development, including scope definition, scheduling and cost estimates for RFP responses.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development teams to expand existing client relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Prepare and present technical and project performance reports to clients and internal leadership.
• Work with Accounting and Project Controls on client invoicing, project financial tracking, and accounts receivable.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationships

Budget & schedule

Mentoring

Travel willingness

Education

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Pickett is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the successful execution of complex engineering projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. This role will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety while ensuring client satisfaction and project profitability.

You will mentor junior PMs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and support business development. This hybrid position offers growth and cross-disciplinary collaboration across engineering and accounting