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Project Manager

Welty Energy is seeking a Project Manager to join our growing team and support our Electric Distribution project management efforts. Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty, is a professional services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, substation engineering and construction oversight on transmission, substation and distribution projects ranging in voltages from 4kV to 765kV.

Headquartered in Akron, OH, and working nationally, Welty Energy currently manages approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S. About the Role:

As a Project Manager, you'll be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating all phases of low‑voltage engineering, design, procurement, and construction for major capital projects and programs supporting distribution lines and substations.

You will manage medium‑ to high‑complexity, large‑scale projects, taking full ownership from initiation through closeout. This includes overseeing financial performance and cost accuracy, conducting proactive risk assessment and mitigation, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

While this position is primarily remote, candidates must reside in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia, with up to 20% of travel to client sites as needed. Preference will be given to candidates based in West Virginia or Pennsylvania.

As a Welty Energy Project Manager, you may:

• Lead and maintain cross‑functional communication throughout the project lifecycle by coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders, including leading pre‑bid and on‑site construction meetings.
• Act as the primary point of contact with the client regarding your project(s).
• Conduct technical reviews of specifications, drawings, contracts, addenda, and other construction documents to ensure constructability with our client's standards and specifications while utilizing the technical expertise of others as needed.
• Conduct and direct project planning and status meetings to ensure schedule and financial adherence to projects are being maintained, and significant issues are clearly disseminated to relevant participants.
• Provide schedule updates of the engineering, construction, and budget status of each project to the appropriate management teams (internal and external).
• Oversee and coordinate construction package reviews, pre-award meetings, field visits, and pre-award project site walk-downs.
• Act as the single point of contact for Construction on submittals, reviews, and coordination of required project information and documents.
• Ensure that necessary outages are identified, submitted, and communicated in a timely manner avoid schedule interruptions and conflicts with other projects in the area.
• Ensure that required permits are obtained for all fieldwork, and required approvals are secured from applicable parties.
• Assist the Portfolio Manager(s) with the coordination, preparation, and reporting of significant activities on construction projects and programs, in addition, to performing other related tasks and assignments as required.
• Perform site safety inspections regularly at project locations.
• Focus on stakeholder interaction and client expectations when planning and executing projects.
• Follow project management tenets to properly estimate, monitor, and control approved funding, resources, schedules, and project activities.
• Follow your client's methods, processes, and policies while planning and executing projects.

What we require:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or relevant experience in electric utility project management.
• Minimum of three years of experience in project management for the Utility sector (power or gas).
• Electric utility project management preferred.
• PMP preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership and organizational skills.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) contributions.

Please note, the actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.