Distribution Project Manager

Engineering excellence built on people-first values.

At LUZCO were more than an engineering firm were a familia. We pair technical excellence with a culture rooted in respect flexibility and genuine care for one another. Here youre known by name supported as a whole person and encouraged to bring your authentic self to work with competitive benefits and the flexibility to support life both inside and outside of work.

Were proud to be a2025 and 2026 Best Place to Work in St. Louisand a woman-owned minority-owned boutique firm delivering impactful engineering solutions in a workplace where people feel valued and empowered to grow.

WhyYoullLove LUZCO

• Benefits that take care of you:Top-notch medical dental and vision insurance; a competitive 401k match; generous PTO;student loan repaymentassistance;and an employee recognition platform that celebrates your wins big and small.

• Flexibility that fits your life:We get that lifedoesntalways stick to a with your supervisor to create a schedulethatsflexible and works for both you and the team.

• Diversity that fuels innovation:Our team brings together a wide range of backgrounds perspectives and experiences. That diversityisntjust something we talk about;itswhat drives our creativity and helps us find better ways to solve problems.

• Growth that feels personal:Whetheryourecontinuing your education earning new certifications or stepping into new challengeswerehere to help you grow in the directionthatsright for with experienced mentors and leaders who want to see you succeed.

• A culture that gives back:Werepassionate about our communities. Every year we dedicate paid time off for volunteering and encourage our team to use their talents to make a difference whetherthatsmentoring students serving local nonprofits or getting hands-on in community projects.

• A workplace that feels like you:We keep things relaxed and welcoming. Expect weekly happy hours team lunches a stocked kitchen dogsin the office and a casual dress space where you can be yourself and do your best work.

The Role

LUZCO is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead utility and construction-related projects from initiation through completion. This role is responsible for managing multiple active projects simultaneously while overseeing schedules budgets procurement contractor coordination client communication and construction progress.

The ideal candidate is highly organized proactive and comfortable working in fast-paced environments with multiple moving pieces. This position works closely with engineering teams contractors clients schedulers and field personnel to ensure projects are delivered safely efficiently and on schedule.

This role is approximately 80% office-based and 20% field-based with regular travel to project sites within a 13 hour radius of the reporting location.

What Your Day Will Look Like:

• Manage 1020 active projects from inception through completion
• Review project scopes and develop project work plans with engineering teams and client stakeholders
• Coordinate outage requests and sequencing plans with SMEs and contractor partners
• Facilitate procurement coordination for project materials and equipment
• Coordinate environmental and non-environmental permitting reviews and submittals
• Develop RFP packages including scopes of work schedules and permitting documentation
• Evaluate contractor bids and provide award recommendations to clients
• Facilitate pre-construction meetings and ongoing project progress meetings
• Drive project schedules and construction progress including regular on-site involvement
• Oversee pre-energization activities and project closeout efforts
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with construction teams contractors clients and stakeholders
• Collaborate with schedulers to maintain and update detailed P6 project schedules
• Manage project budgets accruals and financial forecast updates
• Navigate client systems for project documentation contract management and financial tracking
• Provide regular project updates to leadership and clients regarding cost schedule procurement safety environmental concerns and project risks
• Maintain clear communication between project sites offices clients and internal teams

What Youll Bring to the Familia:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or a related field from an accredited program
• Minimum of 5 years of distribution line transmission line or substation construction project management experience
• Experience managing project budgets schedules and construction execution
• Strong knowledge of substations transmission lines networks or telecommunications infrastructure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively work with clients contractors public agencies and cross-functional teams
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel to project sites as needed

• PMP certification
• Experience with P6 scheduling software
• Experience managing utility or infrastructure construction projects in consulting environments
• Familiarity with permitting coordination and contractor bid management
• Experience working directly with utility clients and field construction teams

Ready to make an impact

We know you might not check every single box on the job descriptionandthatstotally fine. At LUZCO we care about potential collaboration anddiverseperspectives. Ifyourepassionate about joining a supportive and innovativeteam we encourage you to apply and show us what you can bring to the familia.