Senior Director of PMO

About the Role

The Senior Director of PMO will lead the strategic planning, execution, and governance of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and capital improvement projects for Power Contracting, LLC. This role is critical in establishing and maintaining a scalable, repeatable project management framework aligned with business objectives in the utility and construction sectors.

Responsibilities

• PMO Leadership & Strategy
  • Develop and implement PMO policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Establish project governance and performance metrics.
  • Align project execution with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Project Oversight
  • Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution of infrastructure projects.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Team Management
  • Lead and mentor a team of project managers and coordinators.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide professional development and training opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with internal departments (engineering, procurement, finance) and external contractors.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between project teams and executive leadership.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Technology & Tools
  • Select and implement project management software and tools.
  • Promote data-driven decision-making through dashboards and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• PMP certification strongly preferred; PMI or other advanced certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in construction/project management, with a proven track record of managing large-scale utility projects.
• Proven experience in utility, infrastructure, or EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Deep understanding of construction practices, codes, standards, and gas distribution systems.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management and ERP systems preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and respond to emergency situations with flexibility and urgency (expected extended travel is less than 20%).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, operate tools and controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
• The employee may be subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin, including fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Competencies

• Emphasis on Safety
• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Trustworthy
• Commitment to professionalism demonstrated through unwavering reliability and punctuality
• Good appearance and attitude
• High productivity and work ethics
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Receptive to constructive instruction/coaching
• Ability to multitask on multiple jobs simultaneously
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

About Us

Power Contracting is a turnkey utilities solutions provider that builds, maintains, and grows infrastructure across the western half of the United States. We continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower, and equipment to perform any job. As a premier full-service electrical contracting company, we offer a wide range of expertise that spans power and civil construction services across infrastructure markets. From project inception to final completion, we have the experience, knowledge, and team to make your project a success. Our portfolio is continually evolving with the needs of our customers, and we will work with you to develop and implement the best approach for your job.

About The Team

• Transmission

  Our experienced crews have built hundreds of miles of transmission lines to bring power to the greater Houston and Phoenix metro areas, the remote islands of Hawaii, and over the Rocky Mountains. We have built lines up to 500 kV for public and private clients.

• Distribution

  At Power Contracting, we build, maintain, and upgrade both overhead and underground distribution powerlines to serve residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Our team has installed distribution lines for a diverse group of utilities, co-operatives, public owners, and private developers.

• Substation

  Our substation team is one of the best in the nation. We have an exceptional track record of completing large and mid-scale projects on time and budget with decades of experience and expertise constructing substations from site preparation to final commissioning.