Senior Project Manager

RokPower Utilities • Full-time • Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States • $140,000 - $160,000 / year • 2w ago

SUMMARY (role)

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of transmission and distribution projects in the Northeast. This role manages internal resources and ensures compliance with client requirements across high-priority initiatives. A key aspect of the role involves leading client-facing compliance meetings with multiple stakeholders. The SPM acts as a strategic partner to construction management, aligning project scheduling and execution with customer expectations and regulatory deadline

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Lead and mentor teams across the project lifecycle.

· Manage customer work orders across multiple work streams from initiation to completion to billing.

· Prepare, manage, and report on project pipeline and backlog.

· Ensure field construction aligns with customer priorities and deadlines.

· Facilitate meetings and discussions with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal teams.

· Review/manage project schedules and constraints, providing input to support customer objectives.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, general contractors, vendors, and suppliers.

· Serve as the primary client contact for coordination, strategic planning, scope management, and compliance.

· Develop and implement project policies, procedures, control systems, and execution plans.

· Ensure deliverables and services meet client expectations.

· Provide regular updates on progress, costs, schedules, procurement, safety, environmental concerns, design issues, and billing to leadership.

· Foster positive working relationships with internal teams, site supervisors, and subcontractors.

· Resolve operational issues and escalate when necessary to minimize delays.

· Manage change orders effectively.

· Lead process improvement initiatives, including but not limited to IT-related enhancements.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

· Proven leadership with the ability to influence across disciplines.

· Highly organized, quick learner, and capable of designing efficient workflows.

· Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

· Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

· Valid driver’s license (required for site visits).

· Willingness and ability to travel to project sites across the United States.

Education, Experience, and Credentials

· 10+ years of relevant experience or a university degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management.

· Experience leading and managing projects and teams.

· Pre-contract experience (e.g., bid management, tender coordination, estimating).

· High proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, CAD, Project Schedule and workflow platforms such as Acumatica and QuickBase.

· Extensive experience in the Transmission, Substation and Distribution Utility industry.

· Prior experience working with IBEW construction personnel.

Work Environment

· Office-based with occasional site visits.

· Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and high work volume.

· Extended work hours and flexible shifts may be required based on project needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

What are your salary requirements?
Experience leading large scale transmission line projects valued at $50M or more
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or professional experience equivalency

Education: