Utility Project Manager
Preferred Electric, Inc.
New Iberia, LA (Travel throughout Louisiana as required)
Build Louisiana's Utility Infrastructure with an Industry Leader: Preferred Electric, Inc. is one of Louisiana's fastest-growing electrical and utility contractors. Since 1989, we've built our reputation on safety, quality workmanship, and long-term relationships with our customers. Today, we employ more than 175+ professionals across our Utility, Electrical, and Transportation divisions and perform work throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Texas. As we continue our grow our organization, we are looking for an experienced
Utility Project Manager to help lead our utility operations. If you're a proven leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, managing complex utility projects, and developing lasting client relationships, we'd like to talk with you.
About the Role: The Utility Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple utility construction projects while leading field personnel, coordinating with customers, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.This position is a key leadership role within our organization and offers the opportunity to help shape the future of Preferred Electric.
Typical Projects: Our utility division performs work including:
- Underground and Overhead Distribution Construction
- Substation Construction
- Street Lighting Construction
- Directional Boring
- Pole Replacements
- Storm Restoration
- Utility Relocations
- Joint Utility (NJUNS) Programs
- Transmission Support
- Municipal Utility Construction
- Emergency Response
Responsibilities: As a Utility Project Manager, you will:
- Manage multiple utility construction projects from award through closeout.
- Lead and mentor General Foremen, Foremen, and field personnel.
- Build strong relationships with utility customers, municipalities, engineers, and general contractors.
- Develop project schedules, staffing plans, and equipment plans.
- Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
- Review job cost reports and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Manage subcontractors and vendors.
- Coordinate material procurement and logistics.
- Negotiate and manage change orders.
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
- Conduct project meetings and client progress meetings.
- Assist estimating and preconstruction teams with project planning.
- Support business development efforts by identifying additional opportunities with existing clients.
Qualifications: We're looking for someone who has:
- 10+ years of utility construction experience.
- 5+ years of Project Management experience.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong knowledge of overhead and underground electric utility construction.
- Experience with utility owners, municipalities, or DOT-related work.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Strong financial and business acumen.
- Ability to read plans, specifications, and contracts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred qualifications include experience with Investor Owned Utilities, Electric Cooperatives, and/or, municipal utilities.What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance-based bonus program
- Company vehicle or allowance
- Fuel card
- Company-paid laptop and cell phone
- Health insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Professional development and leadership training
- Advancement opportunities within a growing organization
Why Preferred Electric?At Preferred Electric, you'll join a company that values integrity, accountability, and teamwork. We invest in our employees, empower leaders to make decisions, and provide the resources needed to deliver exceptional work.
Our goal is simple: Build the best utility construction company in Louisiana while creating opportunities for our employees to grow their careers. If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Preferred Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
