Program Manager

About the Position Program Manager – Commercial & Industrial group. Responsible for managing the client experience and the NEI Electric Power portfolio of projects supporting substation, utility‑scale photovoltaic solar, wind energy, and energy storage projects through development, engineering, and construction support. Salary: $140,000 – $175,000 per year (Denver‑area labor market). Available for local in‑office (Lakewood, CO) and Denver‑area remote candidates. Responsibilities Manage and serve as the single point of contact between the client and NEI Electric Power Engineering. Work closely with Technical Directors and Project Managers to assign project execution teams across all open client projects. Collaborate with client leadership and NEI leadership to negotiate schedule, scope, and contract terms. Lead project status update meetings with the client, providing schedule updates, submitting and answering requests for information, and reporting on engineering progress. Manage the collection, organization, and filing of all project documentation, both internally and externally. Develop and implement processes and procedures that streamline client–NEI relationships and internal processes. Maintain, manage, and improve existing client relationships across multiple engineering disciplines. Assist the client in strategy, planning, and evaluation of active projects with NEI Electric Power Engineering. Take the lead on business development activities for the assigned client and coordinate with Client Services. Identify opportunities to create efficiencies and improve quality across all of the client’s projects in partnership with Technical Directors. Support other PMs working with the targeted client to collect data, implement efficiencies, and improve client services. Support the Project Operations Manager with onboarding of new projects and negotiation of project schedules with the client and Technical Directors. Perform other duties as assigned. Must Have Undergraduate degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or a related field. At least 5+ years of professional experience in a project or program management role. Familiarity with electrical substations, transmission lines, medium‑voltage collection and distribution, PV engineering, and battery storage. Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CPM scheduling, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6. Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal. Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges during stressful situations. Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans and executive‑level reporting that ensures timely action and decision‑making in time‑pressured scenarios. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Nice to Have Project Management Institute PMP certification (preferred). Working Conditions Work Environment: office setting with some field work required. Travel: Typical, 0–10%. Physical Activities: Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Managerial Responsibility: Team member is responsible for managing their own work schedule with input from their supervisor, completing assigned tasks, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring work product is self‑checked for review. Equal Opportunity Employment We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr