Construction Project Manager 4

This role serves as a Project Manager and Construction Manager supporting an Energy Delivery organization across the Charlotte region. You will plan, direct, and coordinate complex non-IT projects with a focus on electrical infrastructure, utilities, and large-scale construction. The position combines office-based project leadership with onsite construction oversight, ensuring projects meet schedule, quality, safety, and stakeholder expectations. You will coordinate with utilities, design teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders while providing clear, timely status updates to leadership.

• Plan, direct, and coordinate non-IT projects in areas such as engineering, construction, electrical infrastructure, and energy delivery.
• Develop detailed project plans to accomplish goals and direct the integration of technical activities across multiple teams.
• Attend project meetings and lead discussions with utilities, design teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate schedules, track milestones, manage dependencies, and ensure alignment with overall program timelines.
• Identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, and action items, driving timely resolution and escalation when needed.
• Review project documentation, including designs, schedules, reports, and contracts, to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with requirements.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress, verify field execution against plans, and identify potential issues early.
• Provide onsite support during active construction to oversee field execution, support contractors, and maintain alignment with project objectives.
• Monitor construction progress, verify adherence to safety and quality standards, and ensure timely completion of work activities.
• Coordinate and communicate with engineering, construction, utilities, and operations stakeholders to align expectations and resolve conflicts.
• Present and explain project proposals, reports, and findings to leadership and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market or program demands to assess project feasibility and support decision-making.
• Review, recommend, or approve contracts and cost estimates in alignment with project scope and budget parameters.
• Support capital infrastructure programs by tracking portfolio-level schedules, reporting status, and aligning individual projects to broader initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports, dashboards, and updates that accurately reflect progress, risks, and issues.
• Lead project meetings, including status meetings, coordination sessions, and issue-resolution discussions, ensuring clear agendas and outcomes.
• Work independently to drive project deliverables to completion with minimal oversight, while maintaining strong communication with leadership.
• Evaluate project performance using metrics such as milestone achievement, schedule adherence, risk mitigation, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Support the recruitment, assignment, direction, and evaluation of project team members as needed to ensure staff competence and effective performance.
• Collaborate with management, production, and other functional teams to discuss project specifications, procedures, and process improvements.

• 7+ years of project management experience, preferably in construction, utilities, or energy infrastructure.
• 5+ years of construction management or field execution experience, including onsite oversight and contractor coordination.
• 3+ years of experience with electrical infrastructure or utility projects, such as substations, transmission, distribution, energy infrastructure, or mission-critical facilities.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across engineering, construction, utilities, and operations.
• Strong schedule management capabilities, including planning, tracking, and adjusting timelines for complex projects.
• Proven risk management skills, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues.
• Experience in stakeholder coordination and communication, with a focus on clear reporting and meeting leadership.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to diverse audiences.
• Effective problem-solving skills and high attention to detail in both office and field environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively, with minimal oversight.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for efficient construction and project delivery.
• Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• 810 years of overall relevant experience in project and construction management.
• Ability to provide accurate, high-quality project reporting and documentation.
• Ability to lead meetings, facilitate discussions, and drive decisions that support project objectives.

• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• Experience managing utility, electrical infrastructure, substation, transmission, or large-scale construction projects.
• Experience supporting mission-critical facilities, data centers, energy infrastructure, industrial construction, or utility programs.
• Experience supporting capital infrastructure programs and portfolios.
• Experience reviewing and recommending or approving contracts and cost estimates.
• Experience analyzing technology and resource needs to assess project feasibility.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to changing project priorities and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Comfort working in both office and field environments, including active construction sites.

This position is based in Charlotte, NC and follows a hybrid work model. You will work primarily in an office setting but must be able to travel to project sites as needed; onsite visits will occur on a variable schedule without a fixed number of days. The standard workweek is approximately 40 hours. The role involves frequent interaction with utilities, engineering teams, contractors, and operations personnel, both in meetings and in the field. You will use standard office technology and software tools, including Microsoft Office applications and project management software such as MS Project. Bluebeam is used for document and drawing review, and Primavera P6 may be used if you have experience with that platform. Field work occurs on active construction sites within the energy delivery and electrical infrastructure environment, where safety is a priority. Required field equipment includes a monitor, keyboard, headset, mouse, a Class 2 safety helmet, a Class 2 or higher safety vest, cut and impact-resistant gloves, ANSI Z87.1 or higher safety glasses or visor, and composite toe work boots made of leather or leather alternative extending at least four inches above the ankle. A Class 2 or higher reflective jacket suitable for cold and wet weather is also required. The environment combines structured project processes with dynamic field conditions, offering the opportunity to engage directly with construction activities while contributing to the delivery of critical energy infrastructure.

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $100.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

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