Senior Utilities Project Manager - Hybrid Leadership Growth

ESP Associates, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer match and bonuses

PTO & Holidays

Health, Vision & Dental insurance

Education reimbursement

Voucher travel & other benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Pickett seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex engineering programs for electric utilities, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor less senior staff, and support business development to expand services with current and new clients.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, a Civil/Mechanical engineering degree, and PE or PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• 10+ years of experience managing engineering or infrastructure projects (required).
• Experience managing large or complex projects for electric utilities.
• PE registration or PMP certification required; utility/engineering consulting background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of engineering projects for electric utilities.
• Provide leadership for project execution including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Oversee financial performance and profitability; develop recovery plans as needed.
• Serve as primary client relationship manager and identify opportunities for additional services.
• Coordinate engineering leads, project teams, and functional managers for timely deliverables.
• Develop and review project financial reports, schedules, and resource forecasts.
• Report performance, status, and risks to clients and leadership.
• Mentor project managers, engineers, and staff to build capabilities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and promote cross-functional collaboration.
• Support development of PM processes, tools, and best practices; assist with RFPs.
• Collaborate with Marketing/BD to grow existing relationships and pursue new opportunities.
• Present technical and project performance reports to clients and leadership.
• Work with Accounting on invoicing and accounts receivable; monitor project financials.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Team coordination

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

PE or PMP certification

Job description

Pickett seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex engineering programs for electric utilities, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor less senior staff, and support business development to expand services with current and new clients.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, a Civil/Mechanical engineering degree, and PE or PMP certification.