Senior Utility Distribution Projects Lead

D&D-Powe; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

United Utility Services in Commerce City, CO is seeking a Distribution Project Manager to lead distribution construction projects from planning through closeout. You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships while ensuring safety and OSHA compliance across projects.

You will coordinate with operations, engineering, estimating, and business support teams to deliver high-quality results and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience in utility construction, infrastructure, telecommunications, power delivery, or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and customer expectations.
• Experience overseeing multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong understanding of construction practices and project delivery methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Project.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple distribution construction projects from initiation through closeout.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and profitability.
• Coordinate project resources, subcontractors, vendors, materials, and equipment.
• Lead project planning meetings and ongoing progress reviews.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to scope, quality, and safety standards.
• Track project milestones and proactively resolve issues affecting schedule, budget, or performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Review contracts, project scope documents, work orders, and change orders.
• Prepare and present project status updates to customers and company leadership.
• Collaborate with operations, field supervision, engineering, estimating, and business support teams.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, customer requirements, and company safety policies.
• Manage project documentation, reporting, invoicing, and project closeout activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and project execution processes.
• Support business development efforts through customer engagement and proposal reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Time management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Contracts & drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Office Suite

Job description

United Utility Services in Commerce City, CO is seeking a Distribution Project Manager to lead distribution construction projects from planning through closeout. You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships while ensuring safety and OSHA compliance across projects.

You will coordinate with operations, engineering, estimating, and business support teams to deliver high-quality results and maintain strong client relationships.