Utility Project Manager: Electric & Transmission

RE Management Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

RE Management Solutions is seeking a Project Manager to independently manage electric distribution and/or transmission capital projects for a major U.S. utility client, or to support a Senior Project Manager on larger multi-phase work.

This role is ideal for a utility PM ready to own smaller-scope projects end-to-end and grow into larger responsibilities. Responsibilities include managing scope, cost, and schedules, coordinating with engineering and construction teams, and providing regular

Qualifications

• 3–7 years managing utility capital projects.
• Scheduling, permitting, and construction coordination knowledge.
• Independent work with occasional oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication for client reporting.
• OSHA 30-hour certification (or ability to obtain promptly).

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, cost, and schedule for one or more projects from design through construction and close-out.
• Maintain project schedules and provide status reports.
• Coordinate with engineering and construction contractors to keep work aligned with utility standards and the master schedule.
• Track and support resolution of action items, change orders, and permitting requirements.
• Support weekly status meetings and produce required meeting minutes, punch lists, and closeout documentation.
• Escalate scope, schedule, cost, or safety risks promptly to project leadership.
• Maintain field presence as needed during active construction activities.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Permitting

Communication

Independent work

Safety compliance

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

RE Management Solutions is seeking a Project Manager to independently manage electric distribution and/or transmission capital projects for a major U.S. utility client, or to support a Senior Project Manager on larger multi-phase work.

This role is ideal for a utility PM ready to own smaller-scope projects end-to-end and grow into larger responsibilities. Responsibilities include managing scope, cost, and schedules, coordinating with engineering and construction teams, and providing regular