Welty Energy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our growing team and support our Electric Distribution efforts!
Who is Welty Energy?
Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty, is a professional services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, substation engineering and construction oversight on transmission, substation and distribution projects ranging in voltages from 4kV to 765kV.
Headquartered in Akron, OH, and working nationally, Welty Energy currently manages approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S.
About the Role:
In this role, you’ll be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating all phases of low‑voltage engineering, design, procurement, and construction for major capital projects and programs supporting distribution lines and substations.
You will manage medium‑ to high‑complexity, large‑scale projects, taking full ownership from initiation through closeout. This includes overseeing financial performance and cost accuracy, conducting proactive risk assessment and mitigation, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
While this position is primarily remote, candidates must reside in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia, with up to 20% of travel to client sites as needed. Preference will be given to candidates based in West Virginia.
As a Welty Energy Project Manager, you may:
- Lead the project management team responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the completion of all activities for the engineering, design, procurement, and construction of major capital projects and programs.
- Coordinate with all applicable stakeholders on your project(s)to ensure that communication across the lines is established and maintained throughout the life cycle of the project(s).
- Be the primary point of contact with the client regarding your project(s).
- Facilitate the implementation of the company’s and client’s safety and health programs with your project team(s)and promote safe work practices.
- Facilitate the implementation of the company’s and client’s environmental programs with your project team(s)focusing on the protection of the environment in accordance with company policy and government regulations.
- Commit to the ideals of a client-centric culture to foster trust and confidence among clients and improve value for all our stakeholders.
- Conduct detailed technical reviews of specifications, drawings, contracts, addenda, and other construction documents to ensure constructability with our client’s standards and specifications while utilizing the technical expertise of others as needed.
- Conduct and direct detailed project planning and status meetings to ensure schedule and financial adherence to projects are being maintained and significant issues are clearly disseminated to relevant participants with potential proposed solutions.
- Provide detailed schedule updates of the engineering, construction, and budget status of each project to the appropriate management teams (internal and external).
- Lead construction package reviews, pre-award meetings, field visits, and pre-award project site walk-downs.
- Be the single point of contact for Construction on submittals, reviews, and coordination of required project information and documents.
- Ensure that necessary with potential proposed solutions outages are identified, submitted, and communicated in a timely manner to avoid schedule interruptions and conflicts with other projects in the area.
- Ensure that required permits are obtained for all fieldwork and required approvals are secured from applicable parties.
- Mentor and train Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
What we require:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or relevant experience in utility project management.
- 10+ years of experience in project management. Electric utility knowledge required.
- PMP preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective leadership and organizational skills.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) contributions.
Please note, the actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
See our Culture video here to learn more about what makes Welty Energy such a great place to work for!
Important Notice to US Applicants:
Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty Building Company, LLC., is an at-will employer.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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