Senior Project Manager, Power Delivery

Workplace Type: Hybrid

About Us

We are a highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.

At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork and Engaged culture.

“We solve the problems that matter” and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.

About the Role

As a Senior Project Manager in our Power group, you will lead the successful execution of complex power delivery infrastructure projects and programs, including high-voltage transmission line and substation projects, for public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. This role is accountable for overall project delivery across the full project lifecycle, from proposal and scope definition through surveying, design, permitting support, construction support, and closeout, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client satisfaction across a portfolio of projects.

You will serve as a key client interface and trusted advisor, provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams of engineers, surveyors, designers, and project controls staff, and proactively manage project risk, contracts, and change. Beyond delivering projects, you will mentor junior project managers, help strengthen our project management practices, and support business development efforts to expand our services with existing and new clients.

This is a senior-level position that partners closely with Power leadership, Accounting, Project Controls, and Marketing and Business Development to drive both project success and the continued growth of our Power practice.

What You Will Be Doing

Project Delivery & Execution

• Lead and manage a portfolio of engineering projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities
• Provide overall leadership for project execution including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety performance
• Develop and implement project execution plans that define scope, staffing, schedule, budget, and quality requirements to ensure success across all phases of delivery
• Lead coordination between engineering leads, project teams, and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables
• Coordinate utility-specific project requirements such as outage planning, right-of-way and permitting, and long-lead material and equipment schedules
• Implement and oversee quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures to ensure deliverables meet company, client, and industry standards
• Champion our Safety First value by ensuring project teams follow company safety programs and client safety requirements, including for field activities

Risk, Contract & Change Management

• Proactively identify, track, and mitigate project risks, and escalate issues to clients and internal leadership as appropriate
• Manage contract administration for assigned projects, including compliance with client contract terms and oversight of subconsultants
• Manage scope changes by documenting client-directed changes and preparing change orders or contract amendments to protect project scope and profitability

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee financial performance and profitability of assigned projects and develop recovery plans when needed to maintain project performance
• Develop and review project financial reports, schedules, and resource forecasts in collaboration with Accounting and Project Controls
• Work with Accounting and Project Controls on client invoicing, project financial tracking, and accounts receivable
• Report project performance, financial status, schedule, and risks, and prepare and present technical and project performance reports to clients and internal leadership
• Meet regularly with Power leadership to review project status, profitability, risk, and the health of client relationships

Client Relationships & Business Development

• Serve as primary client relationship manager, maintaining strong client partnerships and identifying opportunities for additional services
• Assist with and lead proposal development, including scope definition, scheduling, and cost estimates for requests for proposal (RFP) responses
• Participate in client meetings, interviews, and presentations in support of pursuits and client development
• Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development teams to expand existing client relationships and identify new opportunities
• Represent the company in industry associations, utility events, and professional organizations

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead multidisciplinary teams and promote collaboration across engineering, project controls, accounting, and support functions
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project managers, engineers, and project staff, supporting their professional development and project management capabilities
• Provide regular feedback to project staff and contribute to performance reviews
• Support the development and improvement of project management processes, tools, and best practices across the organization, and ensure teams follow company policies and procedures
• Partner with Power leadership on strategic planning, resource planning, and growth initiatives for the practice
• Perform other duties as needed

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or related discipline (preferred)
• 10+ years of experience managing engineering or infrastructure projects, including at least 5 years managing transmission line and/or substation projects for electric utilities (required)
• Demonstrated experience managing large or complex transmission and/or substation projects, such as new builds, rebuilds, and upgrades, for public-owned or investor-owned utilities (required)
• Working technical knowledge of transmission line and substation engineering and design processes, enough to guide engineering teams, review deliverables, and resolve technical issues with clients (required)
• PE registration (Electrical or Civil/Structural) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (required)
• Previous project management experience with a utility or engineering consulting firm strongly preferred
• Hands-on design experience in transmission line or substation engineering (preferred)
• Familiarity with industry standards and utility design criteria (e.g., NESC, IEEE, client-specific standards) and with tools such as PLS-CADD (preferred)
• Working knowledge of contract administration, change management, risk management, and QA/QC practices
• Familiarity with common utility project delivery models, such as master service agreements (MSAs), design-bid-build, and EPC (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project) and project scheduling and controls tools
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff
• Travel is required

So...Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to learn, grow and directly contribute to our business. You will also have a very visible and tangible impact by solving real world problems.

You will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our company while also continuing to be challenged and inspired along the way!

Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer Paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses