Utility Distribution Project Manager The CARIAN Group

The CARIAN Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Utility Distribution Project Manager to oversee various projects in the electrical utility sector. This role involves managing all aspects of project execution, from engineering to construction, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and electrical utilities, along with excellent communication skills to liaise with clients and stakeholders. Join this dynamic team to contribute to impactful projects that enhance infrastructure and support renewable energy initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) matching

Opportunity to work with a growing company

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical utility project experience required.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from development to closeout, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Maintain project cost forecasts and drive project schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Utility Knowledge

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Construction management degree

Job description

CARIAN is growing! We are a proud, nationally certified woman-owned management consulting firm providing program/project management, capital project delivery, consulting, and technology solutions to our customers in the renewable energy, power utilities, infrastructure, and transit/transportation sectors.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Utility Distribution Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a program consisting of a combination of small to moderate size distribution substation, and communication projects in the distribution space (2.4kV to 34.5kV). The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of the work related to the engineering, permitting, construction, and capitalization of multiple concurrent low voltage overhead transmission line, substation, and communication equipment improvement projects. The Distribution Project Manager will report directly to the Lead Project Manager and is responsible for cost management of the individual projects, the successful completion of the projects within the specified dates, and establishing and maintaining professional relationships with the Owner, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

Positions at CARIAN offer comprehensive and competitive benefits (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) matching, and the opportunity to work with a growing company.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide overall management of projects from development, construction, and closeout, including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
2. Maintain clear communication and relationships between the project site, project office, and clients.
3. Drive project schedules and manage scope.
4. Maintain detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals.
5. Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and execute the project plan.
6. Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services meet client satisfaction.
7. Report regularly to the Lead Project Manager on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and issues requiring home office support.
8. Manage distribution project types including reclosers, circuit rehabs & rebuilds, underground cable (URDs), pole replacements, upsizing existing lines, and substation relay replacements.
9. Handle projects within the utility clients' state operating company’s service territory.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field from an accredited institution.
2. Minimum of two (2) years of electrical utility Transmission or Distribution line or substation project experience, with at least five (5) years of project management experience (PM or assistant PM).
3. Experience must include construction phase of project execution.
4. Detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines, with prior low voltage experience (2.4kV to 34.5kV).
5. Ability to effectively communicate with industry, government, and public contacts on project-related matters.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
7. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus but not mandatory.
8. Ability to travel; valid driver’s license required.