Power Project Manager

Verdantas

$115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in project management related to power and utilities
  • Demonstrated experience in managing project scope, schedule, and client relationships
  • Preferred understanding of power infrastructure delivery, permitting, and construction documentation
  • Experience with utility providers and energy-sector clients is preferred
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and strong leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage permitting processes for diverse power and energy infrastructure projects
  • Act as the primary contact for clients and stakeholders during project execution
  • Oversee project planning, scheduling, and resource management for successful completion
  • Direct technical design and engineering for power delivery and related infrastructure
  • Prepare and review construction documentation and technical reports
  • Coordinate with regulatory agencies to secure project approvals
  • Monitor financial performance metrics including budget and profitability
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff in project leadership
  • Support business development activities and client engagement efforts

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off + Holidays
Full Job Description

We are seeking a Power Project Manager to join our growing, multidisciplinary team in Lehigh Valley, PA, Wilkes-Barre, PA, or Philadelphia, PA.

This position offers the opportunity to lead impactful power and energy infrastructure projects from concept through construction while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and fostering strong client relationships.

What You'll Do

  • Manage site/civil and environmental permitting for a variety of power and energy infrastructure projects including utility coordination, distribution, transmission, renewable energy, substation, and related site/civil improvements

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

  • Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery

  • Oversee technical design and engineering activities related to power and energy infrastructure, including power delivery site planning and layout, grading and access design for utility and energy facilities, stormwater management and drainage systems for power-related sites, erosion and sediment control, utility infrastructure and coordination, access road, laydown area, and construction logistics design

  • Prepare and review construction documents, technical reports, specifications, and permit applications

  • Coordinate with municipal, county, state, and regulatory agencies to obtain project approvals

  • Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, schedules, forecasts, and profitability

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, surveyors, and environmental professionals

  • Mentor and develop junior staff through technical guidance and project leadership

  • Support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and project pursuits

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe

  • 7+ years of progressive experience in engineering, project management, power, utilities, energy, or related infrastructure projects

  • Demonstrated project management experience including scope, schedule, budget, and client management responsibilities

  • Preferred understanding of power and utility infrastructure project delivery, site/civil design, PCMS, E&S, etc., utility coordination and permitting, local, state, and utility permitting processes, and construction documentation for power and infrastructure projects

  • Experience working with utility providers and energy-sector clients such as PPL, as well as municipal agencies, developers, and contractors is preferred but not required

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D

  • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

  • ·Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Salary Range:

The starting salary for this position is $115,000, with final compensation determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and licensing status.

Benefits:

  • Flexible Work Environment 
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Medical 
  • Dental 
  • Vision 
  • Life and AD&D Insurance 
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
  • 401(k) with Company Match 
  • Paid Time Off + Holidays

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