Project Manager

Summary

As a Project Manager at Kent Power, you are accountable for delivering projects that drive measurable impact for both our customers and the organization. You own execution from kickoff through closeout-aligning field operations, financial performance, and customer expectations every step of the way.

This role sits at the center of how work gets done. You will lead projects end-to-end, bringing structure to complexity, driving accountability across teams, and ensuring consistent, disciplined execution. Beyond delivery, you'll influence how we operate-strengthening processes, improving outcomes, driving safety, and helping scale the business through reliable, high-performance project execution.

Essential Functions

• Lead project execution through regular coordination with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Manage client communications and maintain alignment on scope, schedule, and expectations.
• Oversee vendor management activities, including purchase orders, pricing accuracy, and delivery timelines.
• Manage subcontractor relationships, including procurement, negotiation, and performance oversight.
• Maintain responsibility for project financials, including cost tracking, billing, cash flow, and ETC accuracy.
• Participate in projects from bid phase through closeout, ensuring required documentation is accurate, complete, and timely.
• Develop and manage annual project budgets, plan across multiple fiscal years, and report financial performance to leadership.
• Collaborate with senior management to support organizational strategy and departmental objectives.
• Coordinate with the purchasing team on vendor negotiations and cost controls.
• Review and improve project management processes to support efficient system control and execution.
• Support the training and development of project managers, including onboarding of new hires.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of project management experience, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• PMP certification preferred, but not required.
• Utility construction experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong ability to prioritize, manage, and execute work across competing projects.
• Clear, effective communicator with the ability to engage internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across documentation, financials, and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions.
• Effective time management skills with a focus on meeting project deadlines.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and apply critical thinking to drive sound decisions.
• Adaptable and effective in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.