Senior Project Manager - Spark Talent Acquisition : Job Details

Senior Project Manager

Some Local Travel to Clients

Direct Hire

This role is mostly remote

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k Matching
• HSA and FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• A well-being platform that offers employees and their spouse/domestic partner the opportunity to meet a personal well-being goal, as well as earn points towards rewards.
• Company-provided Term Basic Life insurance
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Various Family Benefits

As a Senior Project Manager in our Strategic Project Consulting group, you'll play a role in driving creative Project Management Solutions for our utility customers. You can expect to:

• Lead Utility Transmission project execution teams with a diverse set of contributors - including Engineering, Construction, Permitting, Siting, Environmental, Cost Controls and Scheduling functions - to deliver comprehensive capital transmission substation projects for electric utility clients.
• Take ownership of overall portfolio performance, including cost, schedule, and scope management
• Interface with clients and internal stakeholders to address issues, report progress, and mitigate risks across the project portfolio
• Mentor and develop project management staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
• Manage monthly client invoicing, accruals, and accounts receivable processes
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities to support organizational growth
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and quality control standards
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, including clients, project teams, subcontractors, and support personnel
• Identify project risks and mitigation strategies
• This role is remote in nature, however periodic travel to client sites will be required.

This position requires the candidate to be located in Central Ohio, with periodic travel to client offices and project sites. This allows us to best serve our localized utility clients as needed.

What you'll bring to the table (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive Project Management experience within the Utility Industry including
• Experience as a Project Manager at an electric utility
• Demonstrated Experience working with US Electric Utilities, and a comprehensive understanding of electric power and infrastructure projects is required
• Direct experience working with electric power infrastructure projects
• Supervisory experience including team building and talent acquisition
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on portfolio management and team development
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to travel periodically as required
• Previous experience working with AEP is preferred

You Might Also Have:

• PMP Certification or willingness to obtain within two years
• Prior experience in a leadership position
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams
• Experience with PowerBI and/or visualization tools