Senior Project Manager - East Region

About the role

The Senior Project Manager leads major transmission and distribution projects from pre-construction through closeout, oversees portfolios of projects, and provides strategic direction to Project Managers. They drive regional project performance, profitability, and risk mitigation, build and maintain strong client, subcontractor, and stakeholder relationships, support business development efforts, ensure consistent application of safety, quality, and operational standards, develop, mentor, and evaluate Project Managers and emerging leaders, collaborate with regional leadership on workforce planning and operational strategy, and resolve complex project issues, claims, and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Lead major transmission and distribution projects from pre-construction through closeout
• Oversee portfolios of projects and provide strategic direction to Project Managers
• Drive regional project performance, profitability, and risk mitigation
• Build and maintain strong client, subcontractor, and stakeholder relationships
• Support business development efforts, including estimating, proposals, and client presentations
• Ensure consistent application of safety, quality, and operational standards
• Develop, mentor, and evaluate Project Managers and emerging leaders
• Collaborate with regional leadership on workforce planning and operational strategy
• Resolve complex project issues, claims, and disputes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of senior-level project management experience in electric utility construction
• Demonstrated success managing large, complex, multi-million-dollar projects
• Advanced financial, contract, and risk management expertise
• Exceptional client-facing and strategic communication skills
• Strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and team development
• PMP certification required within 60 days of hire
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Columbus, OH metro area

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills

• Project Management
• Leadership
• Client Relations
• Financial Management
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning
• Safety Compliance
• Team Development

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• 100% employer-paid health care benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• 100% employer-paid basic life insurance
• 100% employer-paid disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
• Paid Time Off (sick and vacation)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness and Mental Health Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

Pay

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Schedule

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