Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsLead complex, high-impact utility projects with top-tier stakeholdersBuild influence across teams while driving safety, quality, and outcomesAbout Our ClientOur client is a distinguished provider of Project Management, Construction Management, Project Controls, and Storm Support consulting, servicing the electric, gas, and water utilities. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and professional performance while maintaining the highest level of communications throughout every project.Job DescriptionAnalyzing and understanding all project documents including scopes of work, purchase orders, material requests, and engineering drawingsAnalyzing and understanding all project and contract budgets for verification, validation, and completenessEnsuring financial feasibility analyses, engineering/design, project legal review, permitting activities, and financial negotiations progress throughout the project lifecycleManaging multiple complex projects simultaneouslyEnsuring all change management is included in the project plan and providing oversight to ensure all planned tasks are completedWorking with accounting to prepare capital expenditure authorizations and budget revisionsManaging project budget, revenue recognition, invoicing, receivables, forecasting, cash flows, final project cost, variances, and corrective actionsProviding leadership with project status updates (scope, budget, schedule) and identifying issues requiring management involvementSecuring agreement from associated departments to support proposed schedules and resource requirements; reviewing and approving project plansVerifying and validating project estimates and contingencyEnsuring tactical and strategic plans align with the projectOverseeing and/or reporting contractor resource levelsVerifying adequacy of project team membership and participation; overseeing consultants and contractorsUnderstanding contract terms and documentation; reviewing contractor orientation/evaluation topics upon site mobilizationManaging the quality assurance and control program, including identification of quality requirements and review/approval of contractor proceduresProactively identifying risks and mitigation plans; monitoring project status, recognizing negative trends, and coordinating corrective actionsDeveloping and managing the project communication planCommunicating project goals, priorities, and decisions to leadershipLeading coaching and mentoring of team members; supporting organizational changeEnsuring project challenge meetings, peer reviews, and assessments are performedWorking with project schedulers to develop and update project schedulesIdentifying and notifying the team of additional resources or requirements needed to meet project scope or scheduleEnsuring documentation, scheduling, and disposition of open itemsOverseeing all close‑out activities and lessons‑learned reviewsTraveling typically 25% or less (may increase based on assignment)Maintaining a strong commitment to safety across all business activitiesMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantA successful Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution should have:Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Construction Management, or related fieldMinimum of 8 years' related utility project management experiencePMP certification requiredStrong project management skills with the ability to develop, manage, and control multiple tasksClear understanding of PMI project management methodologyStrong budgeting, cost control, scheduling, reporting, and writing skillsExperience with project management tools such as Primavera or MS Project; scheduling/resource planning expertise is a plusDetailed Project Controls experience is a definite plusExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical abilityWhat's on OfferCompetitive compensation with full benefits in a stable utility sectorLead complex, high-impact projects across electric, gas, and waterOffice Schedule: 1-2x a month in office - otherwise remoteJoin a veteran-owned firm known for professionalism and integrityGain exposure to diverse stakeholders and large-scale infrastructure workOpportunity to grow your leadership in a collaborative, matrix environmentIf you're ready to lead critical utility projects and grow your impact, apply today!ContactJackson EdwardsQuote job refJN-052026-7014530Job summarySectorPower & EnergySub SectorProject ManagerIndustryEnergy & Natural ResourcesLocationPittsburghContract TypeTemporaryConsultant nameJackson EdwardsJob ReferenceJN-052026-7014530Job NatureHybrid working