Program Manager 

About the Position 

As a Program Manager in the Commercial l & Industrial group, you will be responsible for managing the client(s) experience and NEI Electric Power’s associated portfolio of projects supporting substation, utility-scale photovoltaic solar, wind energy, and energy storage projects through development, engineering, and construction support. The Program Manager will oversee the planning and progress on active projects and maintain exceptional client relationships across the various engineering scopes. This role requires the ability to manage multiple on-going projects and be the liaison between NEI and the client for all the projects we are supporting. The Program Manager will work with internal stakeholders to deepen the relationship with the client and drive the operations team to identify opportunities to create efficiencies and improve profitability with the targeted client. The Program Manager will serve as the Seller Doer for his client and support/lead negotiations with clients and Technical Directors for onboarding of new projects. 

Salary Range: $140,000 - $175,000 / year 

The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.  

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates. 

Essential Responsibilities 

• Manages and serves as the single point of contact between the client and NEI Electric Power Engineering 

• Works closely with Technical Directors and Project Managers to assign project execution teams across all the clients open projects 

• Collaborates with client leadership and NEI leadership to negotiate schedule, scope, and contract terms 

• Leads various project status update meetings with client, providing schedule updates, submitting, and answering requests for information, and reporting on engineering progress 

• Manages the collection, organization, and filing of all project documentation, both internally and externally 

• Develops and implements processes and procedures that will help streamline client & NEI relationship & processes 

• Maintains, manages, and improves upon existing client relationships across multiple engineering disciplines 

• Assists client in the strategy, planning, and evaluation of active projects with NEI Electric Power Engineering 

• Takes the lead on business development activities for the assigned client and coordinates with Client Services 

• Must work with Technical Directors to identify opportunities to create efficiencies and improve quality across all of the client’s projects. 

• Must work with and support other PMs who have projects with the targeted client to collect data, implement efficiencies and improve client services. 

• Supports the Project Operations Manager with onboarding of new projects and negotiating project schedules with the client and the technical directors for the projects scope of work. 

• Other duties as assigned 

Must Have 

• Education: Undergraduate degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or relevant field 

• Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in a project or program management role is required  

• Familiarity with electrical substations, transmission lines, medium voltage collection and distribution, PV engineering, and battery storage 

• Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CPM scheduling, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 

• Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal 

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations 

• Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans and executive level reporting that ensures timely action and decision making in time-pressured scenarios 

• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis 

Nice to Have 

• Project Management Institute PMP certification preferred 

Working Conditions 

• Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting, and some field work is also required. 

• Travel: Typical, 0 - 10%
• Physical Activities: Must be able to lift 25lbs
• Managerial Responsibility: Team Member is responsible for managing their own work schedule with input from their supervisor and completing assigned tasks. Team Member should identify discrepancies in assigned work and bring to attention of supervisor or engineer responsible for the project in a timely manner.  Team Member’s work product should be self-checked in a manner that is suitable for review by the supervisor or engineer responsible for the project. 

About NEI Electric Power Engineering 

Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for three straight years (2020 - 2026), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEI’s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems. 

Since NEI’s founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability, both across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members diverse background and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart out path into the future. 

We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.  

Team Member Benefits 

We believe that taking care of our team members is of the utmost importance. We strive to foster a community of belonging, professional development, and industry involvement, providing our team with the benefits, tools, and support systems to excel in their roles. Out comprehensive benefits package includes:  

Salary : $140,000 - $175,000