Market Manager / Project Manager - Energy Program (Transmission Focus)

Pinyon is different... …and we want unique individuals to come learn, grow, and thrive within our employee-owned company, proudly serving our communities for over 30 years. Pinyon is a purpose-driven firm that does work which matters in the communities we live in. Our employee-owners are encouraged to drive their career paths toward their career goals, and we want you to be the next person to experience our welcoming culture where work is rewarding. Let us prove it! If you're excited about this opportunity to contribute to a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusivity, please apply, even if you think you do not fully meet the qualifications. Pinyon is a company of opportunity About this Position Pinyon is continuing to grow our energy program, with a specific emphasis on transmission-related work. We're looking for a Market Manager / Project Manager who can operate as both a strategic market leader and a hands-on technical project manager - someone who can continue to build our work in the market, win the work, and deliver it. This role owns the Energy Program's growth trajectory: developing the market strategy, building client relationships, leading proposals, and managing the technical delivery that keeps our reputation and repeat business strong. Essential Responsibilities Develop and implement a strategic market plan that maintains and expands Pinyon's presence in the energy/transmission space, including a three-year vision, annual goals, and quarterly objectives. Develop market revenue and growth projections, track progress against strategic plan metrics, and report on results regularly. Maintain strong knowledge of energy and transmission market trends, drivers, and the competitive landscape and use that knowledge to guide Pinyon's positioning. Build and deepen trusting relationships with owners, utilities, engineering firms, contractors, and other partners across the transmission and broader energy market and proactively identify leads and opportunities ahead of formal solicitations. Outline and execute business development activities, both personally and in support of other Pinyon team members pursuing energy work, including participation in relevant professional organizations and industry events. Serve as lead or designated proposal lead on pursuits, including writing and reviewing proposals. Manage projects and complete technical tasks within the energy/transmission portfolio while focusing on a great client experience during project delivery. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated experience as a project manager, strategic thinker, and implementor. 10+ years of demonstrated experience as a strong project manager with technical expertise in one of Pinyon's core technical service areas, such as water resources, due diligence/remediation, environmental compliance, environmental engineering, restoration ecology, planning, biology, habitat, wetlands, or related natural resources work. Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in an environmental discipline, such as water resources engineering, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science, biology, environmental planning, or geomorphology. Strong client relationship and business development skills, including the ability to identify opportunities and support or lead pursuits. Strong proposal writing and review skills and the ability to clearly communicate technical and business information. Ability to work effectively with clients, technical teams, company leadership, engineering firms, contractors, and other partners. Prior work on transmission line siting, permitting, or environmental compliance projects. Established relationships with utilities, transmission developers, engineering firms, or contractors in the energy sector are preferred. A track record of developing and carrying out a market or business unit growth plan. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check. Physical Requirements Ability to work at a computer and perform typical office-based duties for extended periods. Ability to travel to client meetings, project sites, industry events, and other business-related locations as needed. Ability to walk and stand on uneven terrain and work outdoors during occasional project or site visits. Ability to safely enter and navigate active project sites while following applicable safety requirements. Ability to operate a motor vehicle for business-related travel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Summary of Benefits Pinyon offers a comprehensive range of benefits including accrued vacation, sick, and paid holidays. 100% employer paid premiums for health insurance through United Health 100% employer paid premiums for base dental and vison insurances through MetLife long term disability life insurance ESOP and employer matching 401k Pinyon also offers several bonus programs including an overtime bonus program, incentive bonus program, and a spot bonus program. EEO Statement Pinyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. About Pinyon Pinyon was established in 1993 by Lauren Evans, PE, and she has grown Pinyon from a one-woman outfit based out of her garage, to a thriving and growing environmental consulting firm. The firm now employs over 80 environmental professionals and support personnel and has expanded from its headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado (near Denver) to include branch offices in Loveland and Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Bozeman, Montana, as well as a satellite office in Phoenix, Arizona. Pinyon is a client-centric environmental consulting firm that works towards collaborative solutions to advance our clients' needs while protecting environmental health and safety. Pinyon supports private and public sector projects for commercial and industrial, energy, public works, federal, and transportation clients. Given the depth and breadth of our technical team, we are the go-to firm for permitting and compliance on the local level and looking to expand our NEPA qualifications across multiple market sectors. Pinyon is committed to continue to expand our portfolio of projects both in our current geographies and elsewhere in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr