Project Manager
Charlotte, NC
The Project Manager 2 will develop and manage customer-focused transmission projects for large-scale clients such as technology centers and industrial facilities requiring power capacity of 20 megawatts and higher. This role takes projects from the select gate phase through conceptual engineering, detailed development, estimation, initial scheduling and prepares for implementation at initiate gate.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop transmission-fed projects for large-scale industrial clients requiring 20+ megawatts of power
- Ensure sufficient scope, detail, and accuracy to support project initiation
- Develop and maintain accurate and complete project estimates to support decision-making
- Create and manage adequate project schedules to support planning and implementation phases
- Conduct site field visits at onset of the project lifecycle (approximately 10% travel)
- Initiate project schedules in Primavera P6
- Manage project financials and reporting through Ecosys
- Coordinate with engineers, project control specialists and cross-functional teams to ensure project success
- Collaboration: Works with senior PMs and cross-functional utility teams
Key Differentiators for This Role:
- More hands-on with Primavera P6 than typical PM roles at the company
- Focus on large-scale transmission projects (40+ MW)
- Customer-facing role with commercial and industrial facilities
- Requires deep understanding of electric utility transmission systems
Preferred Skills:
- Master's degree (preferred but not required)
- Experience with Ecosys financial management system
- Proficiency in Power BI for reporting and analytics
- Experience with SharePoint lists for documentation and collaboration
- Background in scheduling (beneficial)
Systems & Tools:
- Primavera P6 - Project scheduling
- Ecosys - Financial management and tracking
- Power BI - Reporting and data visualization
- SharePoint - Documentation and list management
- Microsoft Excel - Data analysis and reporting
Travel Requirements:
- Frequency: Approximately 10% (typically one day per project lifecycle)
- Purpose: Site field visits for project assessment and monitoring
- Geographic Area: Durham, NC to Clemson, SC (DEC footprint)
- Duration: Generally day trips
Additional Information:
This position is part of a specialized group handling high-capacity transmission projects. Candidates should be comfortable with both technical project management aspects and customer relationship management for large industrial clients.
Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charlotte, NC 28202
