Project Manager

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is seeking a Project Manager to work in the Charleston, WV area. This position offers a variety of great benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Location: West Virginia (candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius)

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week potential overtime)

Work Environment: Onsite (5 days/week)

Travel: Approximately 25% (including day trips and overnight stays across WV, VA, and MD— about one week per month)

Project Duration: Long-term (5 years)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager to support a long-term joint venture (JV) project within the utility and major construction sector. This role will manage projects of increasing complexity in a matrix team environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution while delivering high levels of stakeholder satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to grow into progressively larger project leadership responsibilities over the course of a multi-year initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating project activities
• Manage project lifecycle phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, and closeout
• Act on behalf of the Lead Project Manager when required
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resources, and tools
• Communicate project status, risks, and updates through meetings, reports, and presentations
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders
• Promote and enforce a Zero Harm safety culture aligned with system safety processes
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost efficiency
• Assist with procurement planning, RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract management
• Ensure vendor performance aligns with contract requirements
• Support project closeout, including performance evaluation and benefits realization
• Coach and mentor team members in project management practices
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field 3 years of relevant experience, OR
• Associate’s degree in a related field 5 years of relevant experience
  
  

Required Experience:

• Project management experience in utility, power systems, or major construction
• Experience in outage management, construction operations, estimating, project controls, or engineering
• Strong understanding of construction safety, scope management, cost estimating, and contracting
  
  

Preferred:

• PMP Certification
  
  

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Primavera P6 and PMBOK principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a matrix environment
• Strategic thinking, risk assessment, and problem-solving capabilities
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license required
• Ability to travel approximately 25% (may vary depending on project needs)
• Ability to work onsite full-time (5 days/week)
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage deliverables, and provide constructive feedback
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Progressively take on lead PM responsibilities based on performance and experience
• Apply economic and risk analysis to optimize project outcomes
• Gain hands-on experience across engineering, procurement, construction, and startup phases
• Develop expertise in contract management, scope control, and project governance standards
• Build leadership capabilities aligned with organizational competencies and values
  
  

Why Join This Project?

• Long-term stability with a 5 year project horizon
• Opportunity to grow into higher-level project leadership roles
• Work on impactful infrastructure projects in the utility sector
• Collaborative, safety-focused work environment
  
  

About Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS)

ITS is an international recruiting and staffing firm founded in 1984. ITS specializes in Engineering, Technical, Administrative, Skilled Labor, Professional, and many more positions. ITS continues to remain a strategic partner for the job seeker.

Our clients include some of the largest and most respected architectural, engineering, and manufacturing companies in business today. Our ability to offer a wide range of services, and the flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of our clients, has allowed us to maintain a solid reputation for several decades.

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