Senior Project Manager - Electrical

Join Riggs Distler & Company, Inc., a leader in the construction industry with over a century of service supporting America’s most important infrastructure projects in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Riggs Distler has a reputation as an employer of choice in the industry and promotes a safe, exciting, and team-oriented work environment, empowering people to grow and evolve with our business.

Responsibilities

• Manages large and/or multi-discipline projects from start to finish ensuring customer specifications, objectives, timelines and budgets are met.
• Liaisons with the Customer on a regular basis to provide progress updates, exchange ideas, answer questions, and meet the Customer’s expectations in every way.
• Oversees the projects and various project team members, providing direction, leadership, mentoring, and day-to-day management support in accordance with project priorities.
• Manages the projects onsite to monitor the development of the project, safety, and quality control to ensure all periodic milestones and cost elements are met.
• Maintains oversight of applicable project documentation including samples, plans and specifications, contracts, change orders and pricing changes, etc. to ensure project remains on course with most up-to-date specifications.
• Analyzes progress reports, cost to complete, and other weekly and/or month-end supporting documentation to ensure specifications and expenses fall within the prescribed guidelines.
• Oversees project invoicing, including timesheets, resources and material allocations, expenses, and accounts receivable collections to verify proper billing processes are followed and budgets remain in-line.
• Facilitates client walk-through(s) of project sites to maintain Customer satisfaction.
• Administers high-quality, timely and excellent customer service to promote the organization as an industry leader.
• Manage complex high-voltage overhead transmission projects ($5M–$100M+), ensuring alignment with customer objectives, technical requirements, and budgetary goals.
• Direct multi-disciplinary project teams, including project engineers, superintendents, and union craft personnel.
• Serve as the primary liaison with utility customers, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Review project estimates, risk profiles, schedules, and contract requirements; ensure complete understanding and execution strategy.
• Monitor project progress, safety performance, quality control, cost tracking, and schedule compliance.
• Drive execution excellence through strong leadership, timely decision-making, and proactive issue resolution.
• Lead weekly project reviews and develop forecasts for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor activities.
• Oversee change management, billing, cash flow, and client invoicing processes.
• Ensure timely project close-out, including punch list completion, lessons learned documentation, and final billing.
• Travel as required throughout the Northeast regions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience in the overhead utility transmission sector.
• OSHA 30-hour certification preferred.
• PMP certification a plus.
• Deep knowledge of high-voltage transmission construction practices, safety standards, environmental controls, and union labor coordination.
• Experience managing subcontractors and material vendors; ability to review and negotiate contracts and scopes.
• Strong planning, scheduling (Primavera P6 preferred), and cost control capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and lead teams at all levels.
• Project site conditions may include rough terrain, inclement weather, and proximity to high-voltage equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Paid Time Off
• Company sponsored Healthcare Plan including Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• HSA Account with Company Contribution
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Student Loan Payment & 529 College Saving Program
• Company Paid:
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$140,000.00 - $190,000.00