Utilities Project Manager 

Job Title: Utilities Project Manager

Locations:
Candidates may be considered for any of the following offices (Tues–Thurs onsite):
Charlotte, NC – Cincinnati, OH – St. Petersburg, FL – Raleigh, NC – Plainfield, IN

Duration: 12 months
Pay Rate: $80/hour

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Utilities Project Manager to oversee and manage multiple technology projects within the Telecommunications and IT infrastructure domain. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects aligned with company goals, with a strong emphasis on scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and stakeholder communication. The position is hybrid, requiring on-site presence Tuesday through Thursday at one of several regional offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end project lifecycle for IT and Telecommunications initiatives ranging from $100K to $50M.

• Oversee internal and external project contributors including engineering, construction, operations, legal, and supply chain.

• Coordinate and run project meetings, status updates, and executive-level reporting.

• Develop and manage detailed project plans including scope, schedule, costs, risk mitigation, communication, and quality control.

• Ensure all deliverables meet compliance, environmental, and safety standards.

• Interface with senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and status.

• Support planning and implementation of network and telecommunications infrastructure (e.g., data centers, Cisco WAN/LAN, etc.).

• Track and report on multiple teams’ progress and integration points outside of Telecommunications.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Minimum of 10 years of related project management experience.

• Proven success managing large-scale, enterprise IT projects.

• Experience with both Agile and traditional Waterfall methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Project Management or Business Administration.

• 10+ years of Telecommunications experience.

• Utility or energy sector experience strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of Cisco Routing/Switching, WAN, LAN, and Data Center technologies.

• Expertise in project cost control, scheduling tools, and PM software.

• Familiarity with construction management and IT infrastructure deployments.

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.