Utility Distribution Project Manager I
$95,000–$145,000 year
On-siteMorristown, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Distribution Project Manager I to oversee a long-term electric distribution capital program for a major utility client in New Jersey. Manage a portfolio of 10–20 electric distribution and substation projects from inception through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and cost alignment. Coordinate with engineering teams, utility stakeholders, and contractors; review scopes, develop work plans, manage outages, support procurement, environmental and permitting reviews, develop RFP packages, evaluate bids, and drive on-site construction progress. Maintain detailed Primavera P6 schedules, budgets, forecasts, and accrual tracking; report on schedule, cost, safety, procurement, environmental, and design-related issues; maintain strong field-office communication. Travel to client sites and on-site work required. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 4–8 years of PM experience in electric distribution/substation construction, excellent communication and analytical skills; PMP preferred; valid driver’s license.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- Minimum of 4-8 years of electric distribution or substation construction project management experience
- Demonstrated experience managing project cost, schedule, and contractor performance
- Working knowledge of substations, distribution systems, or utility communications infrastructure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- PMP certification preferred
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client project sites
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