Electrical Project Manager & Consultant

Electrical Project Manager

Delon Hampton & Associates is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead and manage a portfolio of airport electrical infrastructure projects from concept through construction. This role requires strong technical expertise, stakeholder coordination, and leadership skills to support airfield electrical systems, power distribution, and sustainability initiatives within a complex aviation environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of electrical projects through all phases including project definition, design, and construction.
• Lead and coordinate diverse project teams including Construction Managers, Resident Engineers, Inspectors, Engineers/Designers, and Contractors.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including airlines, tenants, authorities having jurisdiction, and Department of Aviation personnel.
• Provide project financial oversight and schedule reporting.
• Review and approve invoices and contractor pay applications.
• Conduct technical review of designer deliverables during design and construction phases.
• Provide technical consulting support for airfield electrical systems and electrical power distribution systems.
• Serve as liaison between Engineering and Sustainability teams to coordinate electrical capacity needs and support electrification, decarbonization, and energy initiatives.
• Lead development of the airport's Electrical Capital Improvement Plan.
• Prepare monthly reports on electrical system condition assessments and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to airport leadership and diverse stakeholders.
• Perform other project-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Electrical preferred).
• 5+ years of Project Management experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Aviation Electrical Systems and Electrical Power Distribution Systems.
• Experience with Aviation Electrical Systems including airfield lighting and signage, constant current regulators, series circuits, airfield lighting vaults, and airfield lighting control systems.
• Experience with Electrical Power Distribution Systems including site distribution substation development, high mast lighting systems, and electric vehicle (EV) and eGSE charging infrastructure.
• Experience performing and managing electrical infrastructure assessments, electrical capacity studies, leading energy planning initiatives, and developing electrical capital improvement plans.
• Prior experience in staff augmentation for an institutional entity (airports, universities, or multi-site operations).

• Strong oral and written communication skills with experience presenting to clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with all levels of client representatives, project teams, and external partners.
• Broad technical knowledge with the ability to identify and address knowledge gaps.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience with project controls platforms such as eBuilder.
• Familiarity with PowerBI dashboards and reporting tools.

• Ability to work on-site full-time.
• Experience working in the field within active construction environments as needed.
• Ability to collaborate primarily with Capital Development staff while coordinating across multiple airport departments.

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