Senior Utilities Project Manager – Substations & T&D

AtkinsRealis USA Inc.

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 133,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Employer 401(k) with vesting

Paid time off

Job summary

At AtkinsRéalis USA Inc. seeks a Project Manager, Utilities to lead large‑scale utility projects from Rochester NY or Binghamton NY.

You will steer initiation, planning, execution and closing, build detailed work plans, and control scope, schedule, budget and risks in a matrix organization. The role requires a PE license and/or PMP, 5–10 years of program management in utilities (Substations, T&D, Gas-Hydro, OSG), and proficiency in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Qualifications

5–10 years in large scale projects Program Management for Utility business.
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Professional Engineer License and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (under Client approval).
Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the functional area under which it will be contracted: Substations, T&D, Gas-Hydro and OSG.

Responsibilities

Lead Initiation, Planning, Executing, and Closing of projects with clear WBS, cost baseline and OBS structure.
Define and manage a comprehensive work plan, schedule, and budget.
Control risks, scope, schedule and budget; manage changes effectively.
Lead and coordinate project teams; remove obstacles and drive productivity.
Implement and oversee Quality and Environmental processes across projects.
Manage third‑party projects with other transmission owners and interconnecting customers.
Oversee cost budgeting and financial management; ensure transparent reporting.
Manage communication, change, and schedule within the program; monitor performance metrics.
Oversee construction and commissioning management and risk controls.