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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