Title: Project Manager
Field: Utility and Telecommunications
Location: Metro Detroit, MI
Type: Direct Hire
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Job Summary:
We are looking for a detail-oriented, experienced Project Manager to lead complex utility projects from initiation through closeout. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure scope, schedule, and budget expectations are met or exceeded.
Responsibilities:
Lead all phases of project management: planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure project execution.
Track and manage project budgets, schedules, and risks.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
Prepare status reports, forecasts, and presentations for clients and leadership.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and industry standards.
Mentor and support project team members, including coordinators and field staff.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or General Business.
5+ years of project management and utility experience.
PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Power BI, and SharePoint.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive compensation based on experience.
Medical benefits including medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans for employees and qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days), fully employer-paid.
Retirement benefits with a 401(k) plan and up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months), fully vested on day one.
Employer-paid group term life insurance and long-term disability.
Additional voluntary benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, HFSA, DCA, Life, and AD&D.
Paid holidays and PTO available after 90 days, with additional PTO vesting over time.
Parental leave available for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling, coaching, and financial planning resources.