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Utility Project Manager

Concord, North Carolina Temporary USD90 - USD110 per hour View Job Description
The Utility Project Manager will oversee and manage energy and natural resources projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline. This role requires expertise in project management and a strong understanding of the business services industry.
  • Lead high-voltage T&D projects impacting the regional grid
  • Collaborate with a skilled team and gain exposure to major utility clients

About Our Client

We are seeking an experienced Utility Project Manager to lead transmission and distribution (T&D) projects in the Texas Panhandle. You will oversee projects from planning through commissioning, managing budgets, schedules, field execution, and client communication. This role is ideal for a candidate with high-voltage project experience (69kV-345kV) and a proven record of success in EPC, EPCm, or direct utility project delivery.

Job Description

Lead T&D utility projects including:

  • Substations: 69kV-345kV
  • Transmission lines: 69kV-345kV
  • Distribution networks: 12kV-69kV
  • Manage project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
  • Coordinate with utilities, engineers, contractors, and vendors for smooth project execution
  • Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and material submittals
  • Oversee field construction, commissioning, and energization of T&D assets
  • Ensure compliance with NERC standards, utility regulations, and safety protocols
  • Monitor risk, change orders, and technical issues while keeping stakeholders informed
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers, field staff, and project teams
  • Maintain project documentation, reporting, and closeout packages



MPI 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 Applicant

A successful Utility Project Manager should have:

  • 5+ years of T&D project management experience
  • Hands-on experience with high-voltage projects (69kV-345kV)
  • Knowledge of EPC/EPCm, design-build, or utility project delivery
  • Proficiency with project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar)
  • Strong understanding of utility standards, permitting, and regulatory compliance
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

What's on Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay ranging from $90 to $110 USD.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful energy and natural resources projects.
  • Collaborative and professional work culture.
  • Temporary position with potential for further opportunities within the business services industry.



If you are passionate about project management and making a difference in the energy and natural resources field, we encourage you to apply

Contact
Lauren Just
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6966708

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Concord
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Lauren Just
Job Reference
JN-032026-6966708