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Project Manager Electrical Utilities

ENTRUST


Job Location:

Cincinnati, OH - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 100000 - 160000
Posted: 1 October 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Project Manager Asset Replacement Programs
Lead Critical Infrastructure Projects That Power Communities

Are you a strategic project manager who enjoys building high-performing teams driving complex programs and delivering meaningful infrastructure improvements We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of our Transmission Pole Replacement Program and Like-for-Like Asset Replacement Program with overall accountability for project delivery onsite-oversight contractor management budget and schedule performance coordination and reporting.

In this role youll lead a team of schedulers analysts etc. while helping shape the future of our utility infrastructure. Youll guide projects from planning through construction ensuring work is delivered safely efficiently and in alignment with organizational goals. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact while collaborating with talented professionals across engineering operations construction and stakeholder teams.

Responsibilities

As the Project Manager you will provide overall leadership governance and strategic direction for two critical asset replacement programs. You will be responsible for achieving program objectives related to safety schedule budget quality and performance while supporting broader business priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the successful delivery of the Transmission Pole Replacement Program
  • Leading and mentoring a team of schedulers and analysts while fostering accountability collaboration professional development and continuous improvement.
  • Developing bundled replacement projects to optimize construction efficiency resource utilization and overall program performance.
  • Partnering closely with internal project teams and stakeholders to align planning scheduling engineering procurement and execution activities.
  • Overseeing project development including scope definition design coordination cost estimating risk identification and stakeholder engagement.
  • Managing program budgets schedules milestones risks and performance metrics to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Coordinating permitting materials procurement outage planning and pre-construction activities to support seamless execution.
  • Facilitating project reviews constructability assessments kickoff meetings and governance milestones to ensure readiness and compliance.
  • Leading contractor and stakeholder coordination throughout construction and project implementation.
  • Monitoring project performance and proactively resolving issues that may impact scope cost schedule or quality.
  • Providing program reporting executive updates and stakeholder communications.
  • Ensuring project closeout activities documentation and lessons learned are completed in accordance with company standards.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Environmental Permitting or a related discipline. Or equivalent experience
  • 5 or more years of experience in the electric utility industry in project management engineering construction contracts operations or related fields.
  • 5 or more years of experience in project financial planning forecasting and reporting.
  • Strong knowledge of utility operations engineering principles environmental considerations and project delivery practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities balance competing deadlines and drive projects to completion.
  • Strong communication stakeholder management negotiation analytical and leadership skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office including advanced Excel as well as Power BI SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
  • Valid drivers license and a safe driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Experience leading complex utility infrastructure or asset replacement programs.

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At ENTRUST Solutions Group a Leidos company we are driven by a commitment to innovation technical excellence and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos we are building a scaled end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid improving reliability and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm our team of more than 5000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric gas and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets helping them strengthen reliability expand capacity and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation collaboration and continuous improvement are expected and where people are empowered to challenge convention think boldly and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise lead transformative projects or help shape the future of infrastructure you will find opportunities to thrive here.

If you are ready to outthink the status quo tackle meaningful challenges and build what is next we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off retirement program with a company match tuition reimbursement and flexible work schedules.

Benefits & Salary:

  • This position pays between $100000 and $160000 annually and is an exempt position.
  • Benefits offered include company sponsored medical dental vision and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement voluntary life disability critical illness accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
  • Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
  • May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

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Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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