Power Delivery Project Manager

Power Delivery Project Manager

Our client is a leading employee-owned design and engineering firm specializing in architecture, environmental, and construction services. For the power delivery sector, they provide end-to-end solutions for utilities, cooperatives, and developers, supporting grid modernization, high-voltage transmission lines, and massive load interconnections like hyperscale data centers.

Job Description

The primary duties of a Power Delivery Project Manager include planning, developing, executing, and closing out all aspects of Power Delivery projects of all sizes and complexity, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, and quality control, schedule, and budget management. Projects may involve substations, system protection/planning, transmission lines, distribution lines, and associated strategic services, including routing/siting, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, and construction management. Specific duties include:

• Understanding and application of basic project management tools and techniques including the following: project life cycle, client goals and objectives, contract terms and project risk, work breakdown structures, project scope/schedule/budget, project initiation, project planning, financial management and controls, including earned value, internal/external communication, team management, change management, and project closeout.
• Independently coordinates the work of engineers and the balance of the team throughout an entire project life cycle.
• May also be responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, construction management, and other services.
• Leads the QA/QC process on projects and is committed to delivering world class quality.
• Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more transmission APM's, Project Engineers and/or junior design staff.
• Performs client management, project management and/or technical support activities.

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.

The Successful Applicant

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or Engineer In Training (EIT) and active commitment to obtain P.E.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or ability to obtain.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $70 to $90, depending on experience.
• Flexibility that works: Choose a hybrid schedule that fits your life and projects
• Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
• A contract position offering hands-on experience with impactful projects.
• Long-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6-12 months; based on performance and project needs.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
• Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.
• Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.
• Join a firm consistently recognized as a "Top Place to Work" for five consecutive years, known for its collaborative engineering culture and commitment to employee development.

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Power Delivery Project Manager, we encourage you to apply today!

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Job Summary

Sector Construction Sub Sector Project Manager Industry Energy & Natural Resources Location Austin Contract Type Temporary Consultant Name Dom Delia Job Reference JN-062026-7035440 Job Nature Hybrid working