Project Manager, Utilities

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 Travel Percentage: Typical: 11 - 25% Job Shift: Day Job Category: Project Management About the Position As a Project Manager in the Project Services group, you will be responsible for overseeing electrical substation, transmission line, utility‑scale photovoltaic solar, wind energy, and energy storage projects through development, engineering, and construction support. This includes planning and tracking progress on active engineering projects including financial performance. The role requires the ability to manage multiple project portfolios, and to travel periodically to meet with clients and inspect major construction milestones at job sites. Salary Range : $110,000 - $160,000 / year (based on the Denver, Colorado labor market). This opportunity is available to both local / in‑office (Lakewood, Colorado) and full‑time remote candidates. Essential Responsibilities Reviews and manages engineering schedules, budgets, scope, and subcontractors Manages the collection, organization and filing of all project documentation, both internally and for external third‑party stakeholders and project financing needs Leads project status update meetings clients, providing schedule updates, submitting, and answering requests for information and reporting on engineering progress Ensures project quality control and customer satisfaction by reviewing and monitoring engineering deliverables Coordinates with EPC contractors, Electric Utilities, and other clients to ensure adherence to and compliance with contract terms and delivery of contractual deliverables Manages and coordinate activities of internal teams of engineers to deliver projects on time and within project budgets Supports permitting and jurisdictional approval processes as needed for engineering projects Manages and coordinate utility interconnection processes for construction projects and related documentation needed for project interconnection and testing Other job‑related duties as assigned Must Have Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or related field Experience: 3+ years industry‑specific project management experience is required Familiarity with electrical substations, transmission lines, medium voltage collection and distribution, PV engineering, and battery storage Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CPM scheduling, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal Outstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans and executive level reporting that ensures timely action and decision making in time‑pressured scenarios A strong written and verbal command of the English language Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis Nice to Have Project Management Institute PMP certification preferred Working Conditions Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required Travel: Typical: 15–25% Physical Activities: Managerial Responsibility: Must be able to lift 25lbs. Team Member is responsible for managing their own work schedule with input from their supervisor and completing assigned tasks. Team Member should identify discrepancies in assigned work and bring to attention of supervisor or engineer responsible for the project in a timely manner. Team Member’s work product should be self‑checked in a manner that is suitable for review by the supervisor or engineer responsible for the project. Team Member Benefits 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long‑Term Disability Voluntary Life Insurance 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting Annual & discretionary bonus programs Paid vacation and sick time Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion Annual Team Building Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility Career development, training, and coaching opportunities Pet insurance We are a proud equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information. NEI Electric Power Engineering participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I‑9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr