Project Management Advisor - Power (Utilities)

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US
  

About the Position

As a Project Management Advisor in Power, you will serve as a subject matter expert in project controls, project management best practices, and operational consistency. This role partners with Project Management leadership, Operations, Finance, and technical teams to strengthen the tools, processes, reporting, and quality standards that support predictable and profitable project delivery. The Project Management Advisor operates with a high level of autonomy, analyzes project and portfolio performance, mentors project management professionals, and recommends improvements that strengthen project management capability across Power. This role is primarily focused on improving how projects are managed across the organization rather than serving as the primary Project Manager for assigned client projects. In this role, an employee will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions outlined below.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develops, standardizes, and continuously improves project controls processes, tools, reporting practices, and best practices across Power.
• Establishes and supports consistent quality control expectations for project setup, tracking, documentation, and reporting to promote completeness and consistency across projects.
• Develops and supports consistent project forecasting processes, including cash flow, budgets, revenue projections, and other project financial information, in partnership with Project Management, Finance, and Operations.
• Tracks and analyzes project and portfolio performance metrics, including cost, schedule, margin, resource utilization, forecasting, and other indicators of project performance.
• Develops and maintains project dashboards, scorecards, and reporting that improve project visibility and support timely decision-making by Project Managers and leadership.
• Identifies trends, risks, variances, and process gaps in project performance and advises project teams and leadership on potential mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
• Provides guidance, coaching, and training to project team members on project controls expectations, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborates with technical leaders to strengthen project management capabilities and alignment between project management practices and engineering execution.
• Supports the development, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of project management tools and systems, including scheduling, project tracking, and financial management tools.
• Partners with Finance and Operations to improve alignment between project reporting, invoicing, revenue recognition, forecasting, and project financial performance.
• Leads the development, review, and continuous improvement of issues-log and lessons-learned processes to ensure meaningful insights are captured and applied across Power.
• Drives improvements in project data quality, reporting consistency, and overall project visibility across the Power & Energy portfolio.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to Project Management leadership and project teams on project controls, project delivery practices, and operational performance.
• Partners with Project Managers to support accurate project forecasts, budgets, schedules, revenue projections, and recovery or mitigation planning for projects requiring additional support.
• Supports complex or high-risk projects through targeted project controls guidance, analysis, or advisory support as requested by Project Management leadership.
• Maintains awareness of Power project delivery needs, tools, and industry practices and recommends practical improvements that support organizational effectiveness.
• Other job-related responsibilities as assigned

Must-Have Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in project controls, project management practices, forecasting, reporting, and project performance analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex project and portfolio information, identify trends and risks, evaluate alternatives, and provide practical recommendations to project teams and leadership.
• Strong knowledge of project financial management, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow, revenue, margin, invoicing, and related project performance measures.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and improve project management processes, tools, dashboards, reporting practices, and quality controls.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor project management professionals and communicate project controls expectations and best practices effectively.
• Strong knowledge of project risk management, scheduling, project controls, change management, and project delivery practices.
• Ability to translate project performance data and operational issues into clear recommendations and executive-level reporting that support timely action and decision-making.
• Familiarity with electrical substations, transmission lines, medium-voltage collection and distribution systems, photovoltaic solar engineering, wind energy, and battery energy storage is preferred.
• Strong proficiency with CPM scheduling and project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and related project management and reporting tools.
• Superior written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, initiatives, and stakeholder needs in time-sensitive environments.
• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy while collaborating effectively across Project Management, Operations, Finance, and technical teams.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in project or program management, project controls, or a related project delivery role is required.
• Experience within the Power & Energy, engineering, consulting, or infrastructure industry is preferred.

Additional Position Details

• Work is performed in a professional work environment, with work location and reporting expectations determined by business needs and position requirements. Some field work may be required.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
• Frequently communicates and collaborates with clients, engineers, designers, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Must be able to move around project sites and work in indoor or outdoor environments as required.
• Travel may be required based on client and project needs.

Cultural Fit

• Independent yet Collaborative
• Dependable
• Creative Problem Solver
• Natural Communicator
• Flexible
• Results oriented
• Client Focused
• Enthusiastic

Fair Labor Standards Act

• Exempt | Overtime pay is not required

Disclaimer

• The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA.
• If your current job responsibilities differ from your assigned duties, please contact Human Resources.

Pay Range

$120,000—$155,000 USD

Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages 
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation 
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment 
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals 
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

'Atwell'ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services