JOB SUMMARY:
The Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of assigned projects from initiation through closeout. This role provides full project management oversight—including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and client coordination—without performing engineering or design work.
In addition to core project management responsibilities, this position provides functional oversight of the Drafting and Project Support teams, ensuring drafting resources are properly scheduled, trained, and aligned with project and client requirements.
The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients, leads internal multi-discipline teams, and ensures all project deliverables meet contractual, quality, and schedule expectations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Project Management Responsibilities
Set up and enter new projects for various clients using Smartsheet applications
Manage assigned projects from initiation through closeout using PowerWright’s internally developed Smartsheet project management applications
Serve as the primary project point of contact for clients, internal stakeholders, and external partners
Define, manage, and control project scope in alignment with contracts, client expectations, and internal work plans
Develop, maintain, and actively manage project schedules, including:
Critical path identification
Resource planning and forecasting
Proactive resolution of schedule risks
Prepare and manage project budgets, including:
Cost estimates and baseline budgeting
Cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis
Coordination with accounting and leadership on invoicing and financial performance
Identify, assess, and manage project risks related to scope, schedule, cost, staffing, and quality
Lead and facilitate project coordination meetings, including:
Client progress meetings
Internal execution meetings
Coordination with vendors, subcontractors, and construction teams
Manage change control, including scope changes, schedule impacts, and cost adjustments in accordance with contract requirements
Coordinate procurement activities, including vendor requests, proposal reviews, and submittal tracking (technical evaluations performed by engineering)
Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule, budget, and quality objectives
Prepare and deliver regular project status reports to clients and internal management
Support proposal development efforts, including schedules, level-of-effort inputs, and cost data
Drafting & Project Support Oversight Responsibilities
Provide functional oversight of the Drafting and Project Support Group, including:
Ensure drafting deliverables are completed in accordance with:
Coordinate closely with drafters and project support staff to:
Review drafting workload and negotiate realistic due dates with clients while maintaining a high level of customer service
Collaborate with internal teams on:
Identify process improvement opportunities within drafting and project support workflows
Ensure quality issues are addressed and corrective actions implemented when deliverables do not meet expectations
Support and contribute to training initiatives related to new processes, tools, or quality improvements
Provide recommendations regarding staffing needs, performance feedback, and professional development of drafting and support staff
Exercise discretion and independent judgment in prioritizing work and resolving client or resource conflicts
Leadership, Collaboration & Communication
Provide day-to-day direction and mentorship to Senior Project Coordinators, Project Coordinators, and Drafting/Project Support staff as assigned
Communicate clearly, professionally, and proactively with clients to manage expectations and resolve concerns
Collaborate with engineering, drafting, construction, and business support teams across multiple geographic locations
Promote a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
Strengthen and maintain long-term client relationships to support repeat business and future opportunities
Deliver exceptional internal and external customer service through responsiveness, clarity, and follow-through
OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Attend work as scheduled for a minimum of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, in a remote work environment within the United States with high-speed internet
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Complete assigned tasks and projects in a timely, accurate, and organized manner
Interact professionally with employees, clients, and partners at all times
Exhibit the highest degree of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
Follow direction from supervision and senior management
Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
5–10 years of Project Management experience, preferably within utility, energy, infrastructure, construction, or engineering consulting environments
Demonstrated experience managing:
Project scope, schedule, and budget
Multi-discipline project teams
Client-facing deliverables
Previous Project Management experience supporting a Substation Engineering group preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field preferred but not required
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Proficiency with project management tools, with Smartsheet experience strongly preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to lead teams and manage priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Functional oversight of Drafting and Project Support staff
May provide mentoring and task direction to Project Coordinators
No direct engineering or technical design supervision responsibilities
TRAVEL:
This position requires visiting client offices approximately 10-20% of the time. Travel may be conducted by automobile (as a driver or a passenger) or by commercial airline.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position operates in a professional remote work environment and requires a dedicated workspace with reliable high-speed internet. The role requires routine use of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and other electronic devices, as well as standard office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office) and internet-based systems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly and effectively, including talking and hearing. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk. This role requires manual dexterity and the ability to perform light physical activity.
FLSA Status: Exempt
OTHER DUTIES:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The duties of this position may change in the discretion of PowerWright and without advance notice to the employee.
