Project Manager I

About the Role

This is a 12-month contract position with a potential for extension, supporting Distribution Substation Optimization projects in the Carolinas West (Mountains Zone). The role focuses on strengthening the distribution electrical grid to enable a carbon-free future, with the company targeting zero net carbon emissions by 2050.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, and coordinate project teams, including matrixed members from internal and external organizations (e.g., Development, Engineering, Project Controls, Estimating, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Legal, EHS, QA/QC, Operations, Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory, Security, Fuels, Transmission).
• Interface with functional leaders regarding team placement, development, and conflict resolution.
• Establish and maintain communication among project/program stakeholders.
• Structure, lead, or assist in project-related meetings to ensure open communication.
• Prepare and communicate monthly project status, kickoff meetings, and weekly/monthly reports.
• Develop and communicate Project Plans, reporting means, and adherence to PMCoE Standards and Business Unit procedures.
• Plan assigned projects, including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality aspects.
• Champion project planning processes, including scope definition, estimating, scheduling, cost control, procurement, vendor selection, start-up/commissioning, and integration.
• Execute projects according to plans within approved scope, cost, and schedule constraints, covering objectives, deliverables, WBS, risk/quality/safety plans, regulatory/procurement strategies, and project close-out.

Requirements

• College degree preferred; High School Diploma required.
• Utility experience required.
• Electric distribution or transmission experience preferred.
• Maximo experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills preferred.
• EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) experience preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Pay

$53.00 - $63.00/hour (W2 contract, no PTO, no benefits). ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.

Schedule

12-month contract with potential for extension.