Job Description
Senior Project Manager – Electric Utility Distribution
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📍 Atlanta, GA or Houston, TX | Full-Time | 💰 $150,000 - $165,000
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⚡ Electric Distribution: Infrastructure Upgrades | System Expansion | Resiliency & Storm Hardening
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📋 Project Delivery | Client Relationship Ownership | Team Leadership | Business Development
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Join a National Engineering & Infrastructure Consulting Firm Strengthening the Systems That Power Communities
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We're searching for a Senior Project Manager to join a growing Electric Distribution team in Atlanta, GA or Houston, TX. In this strategic "seller/doer" role, you'll oversee initiatives that enhance the performance, reliability, and long-term sustainability of electric distribution systems from infrastructure upgrades and system expansions to resiliency and storm-hardening efforts while playing a key role in growing client relationships and leading other Project Managers.
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The Opportunity
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✅ Senior Project Manager: Own full project delivery, scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships on major electric distribution initiatives
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✅ Ideal for a leader who wants to combine hands-on delivery with client ownership, business development, and team mentorship
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What You'll Be Doing
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✅ Manage all aspects of electric distribution project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships
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✅ Serve as a "seller/doer" developing work with specific clients and leading marketing plans for target market areas
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✅ Lead and mentor other Project Managers, setting vision and strategy for the team
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✅ Prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents
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✅ Track and oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality control and compliance with company standards
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✅ Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management
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What You Bring
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🔷 Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required (Master's preferred)
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🔷 Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience, including 8+ years of project management experience
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🔷 PE license or PMP certification preferred
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🔷 Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project accounting processes
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🔷 Experience preparing proposals, project documentation, and interpreting client contracts
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🔷 Proficiency with MS Project, Primavera P6, and Deltek Vision preferred
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🔷 Ability to travel as needed
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Why This Role
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🔹 Lead infrastructure programs that enhance reliability, strengthen resiliency, and improve utility service for communities
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🔹 Collaborate with experienced utility and engineering professionals on high-impact grid modernization and resiliency work
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🔹 Real path to owning and growing client accounts while mentoring the next generation of PMs
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Interested candidates, please send your resume to jerome@wellsuitedtalent.com.
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