Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ExecuPOWER is a certified women-owned engineering consulting firm committed to delivering innovative solutions to the power industry. They are seeking a Utility Distribution Project Manager to oversee utility distribution projects from initiation to close-out, ensuring excellence across all stages including engineering, procurement, construction, and completion.
Responsibilities
- Lead utility distribution projects
- Manage project documentation, including contracts, requisitions, Bills of Material, Task Authorizations, and Engineering Work Requests
- Provide status updates to the Management Sponsor regarding project scope, budget, and schedule
- Proactively identify and address issues requiring management involvement
- Monitor project budgets for accuracy, adequacy, and compliance
- Prepare capital expenditure authorizations and initiate budget revisions when needed
- Track contractor resource levels and report findings
- Collaborate with Portfolio and Work Management teams to develop and maintain project schedules
- Review and approve comprehensive project plans
- Communicate project objectives and priorities to the Client's Leadership Team
- Ensure project alignment with tactical and strategic goals
- Validate estimates and ensure contingency applications are correctly managed
- Monitor project progress to ensure planned tasks are completed on schedule
- Ensure proper team participation and notify of additional resource needs when required
- Implement and oversee quality control programs, ensuring adherence to requirements
- Review and approve contractor-provided procedures as necessary
- Coordinate close-out documentation for project completion
- Conduct audits to evaluate success and establish benefit realization timelines
Skills
- Ability to travel to client locations in OH, PA, NY, NJ, DE, WV, and VA
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in utility distribution projects
- Experience in project organization, engineering, finance, construction, project management, planning, or project controls
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills
- Team-oriented mindset and willingness to collaborate
- PMP Certification (completed or in process)
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Primavera, MS Project scheduling/resource planning software
- Experience in detailed project controls
Benefits
- Paid holidays, PTO, summer hours, and parental leave.
- Tuition assistance, certifications, and continuing education opportunities.
- Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans, health savings account contributions, and daycare flexible spending accounts.
- Short-term and long-term disability, supplemental life insurance, and pet insurance.
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