Senior Utility Project Manager - Capital Transmission

Allied Resources Technical Consultants; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Resources Technical Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex capital projects from planning through completion, partnering with engineering, construction, environmental, permitting, procurement, and contractor teams.

You will drive project execution, monitor budgets, schedule, and risks, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while delivering on time and within scope. Collaboration with internal leadership and external stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Mathematics, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience supporting construction, utility, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing large capital projects with budgets, forecasting, scheduling, and cost controls.
• Experience supporting electric utility Transmission and/or Distribution projects.
• Knowledge of engineering coordination including SCADA design activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple utility capital projects through the entire project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, communication, and resource strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, permitting, environmental, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Manage project financials, including forecasting, cash flow, cost control, revenue recognition, invoicing, and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Oversee contractor selection, contract administration, change orders, claims resolution, and overall contractor performance.
• Monitor project risks, identify mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Ensure project governance standards, documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements are maintained throughout execution.
• Serve as the primary point of communication for internal leadership, customers, and key project stakeholders.
• Drive continuous process improvements while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SCADA design

Job description

Allied Resources Technical Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex capital projects from planning through completion, partnering with engineering, construction, environmental, permitting, procurement, and contractor teams.

You will drive project execution, monitor budgets, schedule, and risks, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while delivering on time and within scope. Collaboration with internal leadership and external stakeholders is essential.