Program Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager with extensive experience in utility construction and project management to lead and coordinate our utility service projects. The ideal candidate will serve as a single point of contact, ensuring the successful execution of project scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for utility scope management, including transmission, distribution, and substation.
• Facilitate regular design and site progress meetings at least once per week, either in person or via teleconference.
• Provide a matrix with contact information and responsibilities for all utility groups involved in the project.
• Ensure all utility and substation scope is signed off by Energy PMs as part of the FCA.
• Coordinate and document tasks such as agreements, deeds, or easements to ensure project completion.
• Inform Energy PMs of missed scope and verify all work is in scope before proceeding.
• Track purchase orders and report on funding, typically when 80% is remaining.
• Establish budgets, cost estimates, and change orders, ensuring they are fully executed before proceeding.
• Publish detailed project schedules and establish critical path activities, reporting weekly.
• Maintain and update project progress monthly and publish key milestones.
• Verify substation civil completion to utility specifications and advise Energy PMs of any quality issues.
• Submit Energization Safety plans and verify completion of all scope downstream of the yard.
• Conduct weekly site walks and establish pre-construction site walks with stakeholders.

• 10+ years of experience in utility project management.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management is preferred.
• Strong understanding of easements and right of way.
• Proficiency in cost management and construction project management.

• Experience with AutoCad and BIM360 for design coordination.
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to handle adversity.

The position is based in Columbus, Ohio, with a typical work schedule of Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. The role may require travel, with expenses covered up to $2,826.00 per month. There is a possibility of extension based on project needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $76.00 - $86.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2025.

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