Head of Project Management

This position supports our client’s long-term commitment to delivering a cleaner, greener energy future and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Project Manager II serves as the single point of accountability to the Manager of Project Management and is responsible for managing all phases of project planning and execution to ensure successful project delivery. This role oversees projects with low to moderate risk profiles and ensures alignment with company standards related to scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, environmental compliance, communications, and integration.

Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Team Management
Create, staff, lead, and coordinate project teams across multiple internal and external organizations
Provide leadership and daily guidance to matrixed project team members
Coordinate with functional leaders regarding team placement, development, and conflict resolution
Collaborate with departments including Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Legal, EHS, QA/QC, Operations, Regulatory, Communications, Security, and Stakeholder Engagement

Project Planning
Develop and manage project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality plans
Lead planning efforts including:
Work scope definition
Estimating and cost control
Schedule development and monitoring
Procurement and contracting strategies
Vendor and equipment selection
Startup and commissioning planning
Risk management and integration planning

Project Execution
Execute projects within approved scope, schedule, and budget constraints
Manage project deliverables including:
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Resource planning
Budget oversight
Contractor and supplier coordination
Quality, environmental, safety, and security plans
Change management
Communications and reporting plans
Project closeout and lessons learned

Required Qualifications
Utility industry experience required
Experience with electric distribution or transmission projects preferred
Strong project management and leadership capabilities
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications
Maximo experience preferred
Strong Microsoft Excel skills preferred
EPC project experience preferred