Utility Distribution Project Manager

The Carian Group - Morristown, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Morristown, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Utility Distribution Project Manager at The Carian Group is responsible for overseeing and managing various distribution projects, including substations and communication equipment improvements. This role involves coordinating all aspects of project execution, from engineering and permitting to construction and closeout, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management of projects from development, construction, and closeout including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
• Maintain clear lines of communication and relationships between project site, project office, and clients.
• Drive project schedules and manage scope.
• Maintain detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement the project execution plan.
• Work closely with the Project Team to confirm deliverables and services are being provided to clients' satisfaction.
• Report regularly to the Lead Project Manager on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring home office support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field from an accredited curriculum.
• Minimum of two (2) years of electrical utility Transmission or Distribution line or substation project experience with at least five (5) years of project management experience (PM or assistant PM).
• Project management experience must include construction phase of project execution.
• Detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines.
• Prior low voltage experience (2.4kV to 34.5kV).
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contacts on project-related matters.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license required.

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching