HV Project Manager

Utility Project Manager

Lead 69-500kV T&D projects in a boutique team with Fortune‑500 expertise. Hybrid role managing brownfield/greenfield work with top utility clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for full project execution, contract administration, planning, and resource management across brownfield and greenfield utility infrastructure.
• Take ownership of all aspects of project performance - including safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience - through the entire project life cycle.
• Accountable for all phases of the project life cycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closeout.
• Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability; provide mentorship and coaching to team members.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with client functional leads and stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget across transmission (69-500+ kV), substation, and distribution scopes.
• Support reporting of key performance indicators, including schedule, budget, and other dashboard metrics.
• Identify and control construction risks, including those unique to energized/brownfield environments.
• Recognize, track, and manage scope changes and associated impacts.
• Communicate effectively and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors.
• Prepare clear, concise project documentation and reports that meet client requirements.
• Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve project performance and overall results

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

A successful Utility Project Manager should have:

• 10+ years of experience in Project Management of Utility, Construction, Engineering, or other relevant experience
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
• Comfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• A BS in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar degree
• Engineering design experience is a plus
• PMP Certification is a plus
• Construction/field knowledge or experience is a plus

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $180,000 USD.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Professional development opportunities within the energy and natural resources sector.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today to join an organization that values expertise and innovation.