Head of Engineering and Project Management

About Us Welcome to United Utility, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, headquartered in New Orleans, LA. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

About the Role The Project Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing and executing Transmission and Substation power delivery projects from inception to completion. This is a customer facing position performed at the customer site.

Analyze and Control project costs over time. Lead projects involving multiple work groups and departments.

Communicate effectively at all levels, including executives, management, supervision, covered employees, contract employees, business leaders, and customers.

Present project communications to internal and external audiences.

Conduct financial analysis, manage capital budgets and provide accurate budget projections.

Develop and manage multiple project schedules, work plans, and budgets.

Assist in contract administration.

Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, finance, Business or the equivalent degree.

3-5 years of experience managing major engineering/procurement construction activities.

Analytical thinking capability – knowledge of distribution line, substation projects, and transmission would be preferred. Experience managing projects requiring public and regulatory approvals.

Demonstrated ability to investigate and solve problems, analyze data, write reports, and make presentations.

Possesses the ability to cope with deadlines, manage time, set priorities, define roles and responsibilities, and make decisions.

The ability to schedule, plan and manage numerous complex transmission projects concurrently.

Self-starter with strong communication skills, including listening, speaking, and writing skills.

Individual leadership abilities, planning skills, decisiveness, and customer focus.

Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices.

Excellent leadership, teambuilding, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal and motivational skills required.

Ability to develop skills to prepare presentations and expert witness testimony for local and state regulatory presentations.

Key Nice-To-Haves Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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