Utilities Manager

w3r Consulting; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

w3r Consulting is searching for an experienced Senior Project Manager in Roanoke, Virginia. This position involves leading utility construction projects, managing budgets, schedules, and coordinating cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience in electric utilities or major infrastructure projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Primavera P6 are preferred, alongside excellent stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of Project Management experience in utilities or construction.
• Experience managing large capital or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility construction projects from planning through closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead utility construction projects supporting a large-scale, long-term joint venture initiative. This role is responsible for managing project scope, schedule, budget, procurement, contractor coordination, stakeholder communication, and project execution while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in electric utilities, transmission line construction, environmental/regulatory projects, or major infrastructure construction. This is not an IT or Telecom Project Management role.

Key Responsibilitie

• sLead utility construction projects from planning through closeout
• .Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation plans
• .Coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, vendors, and external stakeholders
• .Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and communicate status to leadership
• .Manage procurement activities, RFPs, contract administration, and vendor performance
• .Ensure projects meet safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• .Support construction planning, outage coordination, cost control, and project reporting
• .Drive continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with project management standards and governance

Required Qualificatio

• nsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience
• .8+ years of Project Management experience supporting electric utility, transmission, construction, infrastructure, or energy project
• s.Experience managing large capital or construction projects from initiation through completio
• n.Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, contracts, and risk managemen
• t.Experience working with contractors, engineering teams, and field operation
• s.Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skill
• s.Proficiency with Microsoft Offic
• e.Valid driver's licens

Preferred Qualificati

• onsPMP Certificati
• on.Experience with Primavera P6 and PMBOK methodologi
• es.Utility industry experience with transmission lines, forestry, environmental, or regulatory projec
• ts.Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration ski