Senior Project Manager - Electrical Utilities

About the role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of capital projects within electric utility systems, including transmission, distribution, and substation assets. This role leads delivery from project initiation through commissioning, with a strong emphasis on technical execution, constructability, cost and schedule control, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans defining scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
• Translate engineering design into safe, efficient, and executable field work, coordinating engineers, technicians, contractors, equipment, and materials to ensure construction readiness and seamless project progression.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, driving alignment between engineering, procurement, and construction to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Maintain strict control over budget and schedule, including monitoring expenditures, forecasting performance, and proactively addressing risks or deviations.
• Establish clear communication channels, understand client requirements, provide transparent updates, and resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Previous experience in electrical engineering, project management, or a related role
• 10+ years experience
• Transmission line and/or Substation experience needed
• Proven experience managing capital projects, programs, or portfolios
• Strong understanding of utility project lifecycle (stage gate processes, planning, engineering, construction, commissioning)
• Experience with project controls (cost, schedule, reporting)
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
• PMP certification is a plus, but not required

Benefits

This position pays between $120,000 and $150,000 annually and is an exempt position. Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

Schedule

The role is hybrid, with opportunities available in the Atlanta, GA area.

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.

Contact

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup