Utility Distribution Project Manager - The CARIAN Group : Job Details

Utility Distribution Project Manager

The CARIAN Group

Job Location : Convent Station,NJ, USA

Posted on : 2025-07-07T02:04:30Z

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Location: Morristown, New Jersey (travel to client site locations required)

In the office or field (not remote)

CARIAN is growing! We are a proud, nationally certified woman-owned management consulting firm providing program/project management, capital project delivery, consulting, and technology solutions to our customers in the renewable energy, power utilities, infrastructure, and transit/transportation sectors.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Utility Distribution Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a program consisting of a combination of small to moderate size distribution substation, and communication projects in the distribution space (2.4kV to 34.5kV). The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of the work related to the engineering, permitting, construction, and capitalization of multiple concurrent low voltage overhead transmission line, substation, and communication equipment improvement projects. The Distribution Project Manager will report directly to the Lead Project Manager and is responsible for cost management of the individual projects, the successful completion of the projects within the specified dates and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and any other project stakeholders.

Positions at CARIAN offer comprehensive and competitive benefits (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) matching, and the opportunity to work with a growing company.

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall management of projects from development, construction and closeout including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
  • Maintain clear lines of communication and relationships between project site, project office and clients.
  • Drive project schedules and manage scope
  • Maintain detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals
  • Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems and implement the project execution plan
  • Work closely with the Project Team to confirm deliverables and services are being provided to clients satisfaction
  • Report regularly to the Lead Project Manager on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring home office support
  • Distribution project types include the following: reclosers, circuit rehabs & rebuilds, underground cable (URDs), pole replacements, upsizing existing lines, substation relay replacement.
  • Project assignments are in the utility clients state operating company's service territory.

Qualifications

  • Candidates for this position must have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field from an accredited curriculum. Minimum of two (2) years of electrical utility Transmission or Distribution line or substation project experience with at least five (5) years of project management experience (PM or assistant PM).
  • Project management experience must include construction phase of project execution.
  • Must have detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines. Must have prior low voltage experience (2.4kV to 34.5kV)
  • Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contacts on project-related matters.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus but not mandatory.
  • Ability to travel. Valid driver's license required.

CARIAN takes pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender expression or identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local legally protected class.

As a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, CARIAN is committed to providing employment opportunities to women, veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionProject Management, Engineering, and Consulting
  • IndustriesBusiness Consulting and Services

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