Project Manager-Distribution

Project Manager – Utility Distribution Construction

Location: Fort Worth, TX (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a large, well-established utility infrastructure organization that specializes in the construction, maintenance, and modernization of electric power infrastructure across the U.S.

We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee electric utility distribution construction projects in the Fort Worth area. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on project management experience in overhead and/or underground electric distribution construction who is looking to continue growing their career with an established organization.

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing projects from planning through completion, including estimating, scheduling, procurement, financial tracking, subcontractor coordination, and customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electric distribution construction projects and ongoing utility service agreements.
• Oversee project scheduling, estimating, procurement, budgets, and overall project execution.
• Coordinate closely with field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and utility customers to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Manage project contracts, change orders, material procurement, and subcontractor activities.
• Track project financials, including budgets, costs, forecasting, invoicing, and profitability.
• Prepare project reports and provide regular updates to internal leadership and customers.
• Assist with estimates, proposals, and project planning for new and existing utility contracts.
• Identify project risks, delays, and cost concerns and work with field teams to resolve issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with utility customers and internal operations teams.
• Support emergency response and storm restoration efforts as needed.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of project management experience specifically within electric utility distribution construction.
• Experience with overhead and/or underground electric distribution construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of construction project management, including scheduling, estimating, procurement, and cost controls.
• Experience working with field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and customers.
• Working knowledge of project budgets, financial reporting, invoicing, and contract management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work onsite in Fort Worth, TX.

Preferred:

• Experience managing utility Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
• Familiarity with fixed-price, time-and-materials, cost-plus, and unit-price contracts.
• Experience with MS Project or Primavera scheduling software.
• Experience supporting storm restoration or emergency utility construction projects.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to join a large, established organization in the electric utility infrastructure industry.
• Work on essential power distribution infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to a variety of utility customers and construction projects.
• Opportunity for continued professional growth and advancement within project management.
• Collaborative environment working closely with experienced operations and field teams.

If you have experience managing electric utility distribution construction projects and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to connect!

Pay: $85,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person