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Project Manager – Power / Utility Construction (Charlotte, NC / Southeast U.S.)

POSITION SUMMARY

Field-based Project Manager responsible for the execution of power infrastructure construction.

This role oversees projects involving:

• Electrical distribution systems
• Transmission line construction
• Substation construction and upgrades

Requires direct experience in power or utility construction; general construction and telecom backgrounds are not applicable.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Execution & Leadership

• Lead construction execution across distribution, transmission, or substation projects
• Direct and coordinate crews, subcontractors, and field supervisors
• Drive daily and weekly work planning on active job sites
• Resolve field issues in real time to maintain production

Planning, Scheduling & Delivery

• Develop execution plans and sequencing strategies
• Coordinate mobilization, access, and utility constraints
• Monitor schedules and implement recovery plans

Commercial & Cost Management

• Track costs, production, and quantities
• Manage subcontractor scope and change orders
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting budget and schedule

Safety & Compliance

• Lead site safety and enforce company standards
• Ensure compliance with utility, environmental, and regulatory requirements

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for utility clients
• Lead project meetings and reporting
• Coordinate across field, engineering, and internal teams

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE):

• 5–10+ years of Project Management experience in power or utility construction
• Direct experience in at least one of the following:
• Transmission line construction
• Electrical distribution systems
• Substation construction
• Experience managing field crews and subcontractors on active utility job sites
• Strong understanding of:
• Electrical construction scopes
• Utility standards and constraints
• Construction sequencing in live environments

This role is not suited for candidates whose experience is limited to:

• Telecom / OSP rollout programs
• General commercial / ICI construction only
• Office-based project coordination roles

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in Southeast U.S. utility environments
• Experience working with utility owners (Duke, co-ops, etc.)
• Procore, SAP, MS Project or similar
• PMP or equivalent

LOCATION & TRAVEL

• Based in Southeast U.S. (Charlotte or surrounding region preferred)
• Approximately 50% travel to active project sites

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $83,800 – $163,900 annually (based on experience)
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid travel and expenses
• PTO and vacation