Program Manager

Description

• Submit Energization Safety plans and verify completion of all scope downstream of the yard.
• Facilitate regular design and site progress meetings at least once per week, either in person or via teleconference.
• Maintain and update project progress monthly and publish key milestones.
• Establish budgets, cost estimates, and change orders, ensuring they are fully executed before proceeding.
• Coordinate and document tasks such as agreements, deeds, or easements to ensure project completion.
• Conduct weekly site walks and establish pre-construction site walks with stakeholders.
• Track purchase orders and report on funding, typically when 80% is remaining.
• Inform Energy PMs of missed scope and verify all work is in scope before proceeding.
• Serve as the single point of contact for utility scope management, including transmission, distribution, and substation.
• Publish detailed project schedules and establish critical path activities, reporting weekly.
• Provide a matrix with contact information and responsibilities for all utility groups involved in the project.
• Verify substation civil completion to utility specifications and advise Energy PMs of any quality issues.
• Ensure all utility and substation scope is signed off by Energy PMs as part of the FCA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management is preferred.
• Strong understanding of easements and right of way.
• Proficiency in cost management and construction project management.
• 10+ years of experience in utility project management.
• Experience with AutoCad and BIM360 for design coordination.
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to handle adversity.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and long-term disability
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Medical, dental & vision
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance