Project Manager Specialist

Job Title: Project Manager Specialist

Industry: Utilities / Energy

Location (city, state): Oklahoma City, OK

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 / hour depending on experience

Work Schedule: Full-time, standard business hours with occasional evening or weekend work as needed

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

An established organization in the energy and utilities industry is seeking a Project Manager Specialist to support infrastructure, distribution, and reliability initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, and external partners to deliver projects that support critical infrastructure.

Job Description:

The Project Manager Specialist will oversee projects from initial planning through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout. This position is responsible for managing project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and risks while ensuring projects meet established objectives. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented project management professional with strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a complex environment. Projects may range in value from $150,000 to $5 million.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects through all phases, including planning, design, execution, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Create and maintain project schedules, budgets, milestones, resource plans, and financial forecasts.
• Track project performance, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to maintain timelines and budget targets.
• Coordinate engineers, contractors, operations teams, supply chain personnel, and third-party vendors.
• Monitor project funding, expenditures, and overall financial performance while providing regular status updates.
• Establish priorities and coordinate resources to support efficient project execution.
• Ensure projects follow applicable safety standards, regulatory requirements, and established procedures.
• Assess project risks, determine resource needs, and identify when additional contractor support is necessary.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and complete closeout activities, including lessons-learned reviews.
• Manage multiple projects and competing deadlines while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, Construction Management, or a related field, with at least five years of project management experience.
• Alternative qualifications include a bachelor's degree with six years of related experience, an associate degree with nine years of related experience, or 12 years of relevant experience in project management, engineering, construction, or utility operations.
• At least one year of experience leading projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage projects within established budgets and schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license.
• Preferred: Utilities or energy industry experience, PMP certification, and familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise software.
  
  

Additional Details:

• Hybrid work arrangement with up to two remote days per week after onboarding.
• Occasional local travel to project sites is required, with mileage reimbursement provided.
• A company vehicle is not provided.
• Site visits may involve uneven terrain, outdoor conditions, and required personal protective equipment.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet project deadlines and operational needs.
• Candidates should be comfortable working independently and communicating with stakeholders at various levels.
  
  

Perks:

• Hybrid work flexibility after onboarding.
• Opportunity to manage complex infrastructure and reliability projects.
• Collaboration with engineering, operations, and supply chain professionals.
• Exposure to projects with significant operational and financial impact.
• Opportunities for continued professional development in project management.
  
  

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.