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As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI) with $3 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility and energy infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market. Whether in the field or providing essential behind the scenes support, Centuri offers professional growth opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well-being.

As the Manager of Project Management, you will serve as the strategic architect of our construction operations, establishing the frameworks and controls that ensure safe, profitable, and efficient project delivery. By bridging the gap between high-level business strategy and field execution, you will modernize our PMO function, mentor project teams, and drive the analytical visibility needed to navigate complex utility infrastructure programs.

• This position is ideally suited for candidates located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, as the role works closely with regional leadership and regularly engages with teams in our primary local offices in Manassas, VA and Silver Spring, MD.

PMO Leadership and Strategy

• Provide leadership for the PMO function, supporting the development and execution of project management strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish and maintain standardized project management frameworks, tools, and processes that promote consistency and operational efficiency.
• Support the development of strategic plans related to project management, project controls, and portfolio oversight.

Governance, Processes, and Controls

• Develop, implement, and enforce project management and project control standards including estimating, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting.
• Maintain governance structures that ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance across projects.
• Develop reporting frameworks, scorecards, and dashboards to track project performance, portfolio health, and key operational metrics.

Portfolio and Resource Management

• Support the prioritization and management of project portfolios to ensure alignment with business strategy and operational capacity.
• Partner with operational leadership to optimize staffing, resources, and tools required to successfully execute projects.
• Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize operational disruption.

Stakeholder Engagement and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build strong working relationships with Operations, Finance, Safety, Fleet, and client stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Provide regular updates and reporting to senior leadership on project status, risks, and performance trends.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on project management best practices and drive adoption across the organization.

Leadership and Continuous Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop PMO staff and project management personnel to strengthen project execution capabilities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and incorporate lessons learned into future project planning and PMO practices.

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in project management or project controls within the utility or energy sectors
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing project teams or functional work groups
• Mastery of Project Controls including advanced scheduling, cost forecasting, and risk management
• Technical Expertise in Oracle Primavera P6 and advanced Excel for complex financial modeling
• Proven track record of developing reporting frameworks and key performance metrics
• Strategic Ability to translate business objectives into successful project initiatives
• Strong Leadership skills for managing high-level stakeholders and driving change in operational environments
• Expertise in gas infrastructure projects, specifically within transmission or distribution construction, preferred
• PMP Certification or equivalent professional project management credentials preferred

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Potential Bonus Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• Weekly Payroll

• Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment
• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice
• Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
• Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.  Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri Group and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

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