Project Manager ? Electric Construction (Contract)

Job Title: Project Manager ? Electric Construction

Location: Monticello, IN (30% travel required to sites in the region)

Hours: 24 hours minimum per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

Contract Length: 12/2/2025 ? 4/30/2026 (strong possibility of extension)

Rate: $90?$100/hour

Contract Type: W-2 Only (U.S. citizens only ? No visa sponsorships)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in electric construction to oversee hydroelectric, SCADA, electric generation automation, telecommunications, and related utility construction projects. This role manages all phases of project execution?from planning and estimating through construction, commissioning, and close-out. The Project Manager will work in a hybrid schedule (possible regional travel on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays). Collaboration across engineering, construction, IT, environmental, permitting, and operations will be key to ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle management of electric construction projects, including planning, estimating, permitting, scheduling, budgeting, risk analysis, material procurement, and contractor oversight.
• Prepare projects for bidding, support contractor selection, and coordinate field construction activities.
• Ensure projects meet engineering, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor project performance against baselined scope, schedule, and budget; take corrective actions as necessary.
• Manage project contracts and ensure compliance with all commercial and legal requirements.
• Support in-service preparation and post-construction close-out activities.
• Work closely with construction management, engineering, permitting, compliance, environmental, land services, and supply chain teams, holding stakeholders accountable for deliverables.
• Foster strong working relationships with municipalities and local authorities.
• Maintain timely updates to project schedules, cost forecasting, and invoicing.
• Identify, document, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive safe, reliable, and efficient execution aligned with company standards and customer expectations.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor?s degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience managing electric construction projects.
• Experience with hydroelectric, SCADA, electric generation automation, and/or telecommunications systems.
• 3 years managing project budgets and schedules.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel 30?40 percent.
• Ability to work onsite Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in and around Monticello, IN.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Knowledge of electric system design, utility operations, construction practices, and contract management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and construction scheduling tools.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams across engineering, construction, environmental, and operational groups.