Program Manager

Responsibilities

Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Project/Program Manager III in Bellevue, WA.Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the coordination and completion of temporary and permanent power deployment projects across fulfillment network
• Oversees all aspects of multiple concurrent projects spanning utility upgrades, natural gas generator installations, switchgear deployments, and air permitting across multiple states
• Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of the program
• Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of all projects

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Energy Systems, or related field
• PMP, PE, or equivalent certification preferred
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on project management experience in electrical infrastructure, power generation, or utility-scale energy projects
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures including:
• Medium and low voltage switchgear (480V-15kV)
• Transformer sizing, installation, and commissioning
• Generator systems (natural gas and diesel, 500kW-5MW)
• Utility interconnection and service upgrades
• Power metering and protection systems
• Demonstrated experience managing 10+ concurrent projects simultaneously
• Experience with switchgear procurement - ordering, tracking lead times, verifying specifications, and coordinating delivery
• Experience with air permitting - preparing applications, tracking submissions, and managing agency interactions for stationary power generation equipment
• Ability to follow and verify compliance with owner/client technical specifications across all project deliverables
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to navigate utility timelines, easements, service applications, and capacity constraints
• Leads and directs the work of others - proven experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to execute at speed - comfortable with compressed timelines and parallel workstreams
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically to project sites during critical phases
• Proficiency with project management tools (Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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