Project Manager Utility & Construction Projects

Location: Newark, DE
Work Setup: On-site
Contract Length: 6 months

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of utility, engineering, and construction-related projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in project scheduling, budgeting, documentation, stakeholder communication, and coordinating project activities to ensure successful delivery.

This position will work closely with senior project leadership, engineering teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to maintain project schedules, track deliverables, and support overall project execution.

• Support the planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution of engineering and construction projects.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, budgets, and progress reports.

• Monitor project activities, track deliverables, and identify potential risks or delays.

• Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.

• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, status reports, action logs, RFIs, change orders, and invoices.

• Assist with project budgeting, cost tracking, financial forecasting, and resource coordination.

• Monitor construction progress and ensure activities align with project specifications, schedules, and quality standards.

• Support project management processes, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Communicate project updates, risks, and milestones to management and project stakeholders.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required.

• Experience in project management, project coordination, engineering, or construction management.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and documentation.

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams, contractors, and external vendors.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.

• Experience in the utility, energy, electrical infrastructure, or construction industry.

• Familiarity with electric distribution, transmission, substations, or infrastructure projects.

• Experience with project management tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Procore.

• Knowledge of project controls, cost estimating, scheduling, risk management, and construction documentation.

• Experience supporting engineering or field construction teams.

The ideal candidate has a background in engineering, construction, utilities, or infrastructure project coordination, with strong project management fundamentals. They should be comfortable managing schedules, tracking budgets, preparing reports, and communicating with technical teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment.