Project Development Project Manager

Location : Morristown, New Jersey OR Akron, Ohio OR Greensburg, PA OR Reading, PA

In the office or field (not remote)

CARIAN is growing! We are a proud, 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 an experienced Project Development Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Transmission & Distribution industry.

This role requires strong leadership skills, the drive to implement project management lifecycles, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Positions at CARIAN are full-time roles, which include comprehensive and competitive benefits (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) matching, and the opportunity to work with a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead project kick-offs and development of a project team to evaluate, refine and clarify project scope.
• Lead projects from conceptual stage through developmental stage to hand-off of project to execution team; hand-off of project takes place at approximately 30% of the overall project lifecycle.
• Lead multiple concurrent projects including overhead transmission and substation projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV.
• Work with technical teams to understand interdependencies of projects and establish an overall construction sequence for inter-related projects.
• Maintain detailed project financials with support from cost analyst team.
• Maintain detailed project schedule with support from project scheduling team.
• Implement a project management lifecycle process to document and execute projects in a consistent, standardized fashion.
• Leverage technical education and background to effectively manage projects through early development.
• Serve as project point of contact with Owner regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, scope management, and budgeting.
• Provide overall management of projects from concept thru the development phase including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, and construction management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5-years Transmission & Distribution industry experience (Preference in engineering or management)
• Strong organizational abilities
• Strong written and oral communication abilities
• Ability to lead team members and drive to project deliverables
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.