Role Description

Welty Energy is seeking a Project Manager to join our growing team and support our Electric Distribution project management efforts. 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.

• Manage medium‑ to high‑complexity, large‑scale projects, taking full ownership from initiation through closeout.
• Oversee financial performance and cost accuracy.
• Conduct proactive risk assessment and mitigation.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Lead and maintain cross‑functional communication throughout the project lifecycle by coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact with the client regarding your project(s).
• Conduct technical reviews of specifications, drawings, contracts, addenda, and other construction documents.
• Conduct and direct project planning and status meetings.
• Provide schedule updates of the engineering, construction, and budget status of each project.
• Oversee and coordinate construction package reviews, pre-award meetings, field visits, and pre-award project site walk-downs.
• Act as the single point of contact for Construction on submittals, reviews, and coordination of required project information and documents.
• Ensure that necessary outages are identified, submitted, and communicated in a timely manner.
• Ensure that required permits are obtained for all fieldwork.
• Assist the Portfolio Manager(s) with the coordination, preparation, and reporting of significant activities on construction projects and programs.
• Perform site safety inspections regularly at project locations.
• Focus on stakeholder interaction and client expectations when planning and executing projects.
• Follow project management tenets to properly estimate, monitor, and control approved funding, resources, schedules, and project activities.
• Follow your client’s methods, processes, and policies while planning and executing projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or relevant experience in electric utility project management.
• Minimum of three years of experience in project management for the Utility sector (power or gas).
• Electric utility project management preferred.
• PMP preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership and organizational skills.

Requirements

• Must reside in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia.
• Up to 20% travel to client sites as needed.
• Preference will be given to candidates based in West Virginia.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) contributions.