I.B. Abel, Inc.

Program Manager – Utility Services

I.B. Abel, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

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About the role

  • Oversee daily operations for the assigned line of business including project planning, workforce allocation, performance tracking, and execution.
  • Collaborate with field supervision, project managers, estimators, procurement, safety, and accounting teams to achieve project objectives.
  • Monitor operating budgets, schedules, and performance metrics to reduce waste and optimize results.
  • Lead problem-solving and issue resolution related to schedule delays, client needs, equipment, staffing, and resource conflicts.
  • Develop annual business plans, forecasts, and revenue targets for the LoB.
  • Track financial performance including backlog, margin, utilization, and invoicing accuracy.
  • Ensure compliance with contract terms, safety regulations, legal requirements, and corporate policies.
  • Recommend investments in talent, equipment, subcontractors, and technology to support strategic growth.
  • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with customer and potential clients.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for key clients, utilities, engineers, and strategic partners.
  • Support estimating, proposal development, and contract negotiations to ensure competitive and compliant submissions.
  • Conduct market intelligence research to evaluate trends, competition, and emerging technologies within the electric utility construction space.
  • Lead and mentor project managers, coordinators, field supervisors, and support staff.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (preferred).
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in electric utility construction, power distribution, transmission, substation, or related infrastructure sector.
  • Proven track record in project/program management, operational leadership, and business development.
  • Strong understanding of utility construction practices, distribution and transmission systems, civil and electrical work, and field operations.
  • Ability to develop and execute business strategies, growth plans, and customer engagement approaches.
  • Proficiency with project management software, estimating tools, scheduling systems, and CRM platforms preferred.
  • Local to Pennsylvania (preferable) but with regular travel to other offices, customer facilities, jobsites and yard locations for offsite meetings (flexibility to work from home when appropriate).
Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Includes competitive salary, vehicle allowance program, 401(k) with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Performance-based bonuses/incentives and a progressive PTO programs that grows with your tenure!
  • Culture of Growth: Many of our leaders started in entry-level field roles and advanced within the company.
  • Flexibility & Autonomy: We empower our team to succeed without micromanagement.
  • Stability & Variety: Work for multi-generational family-oriented business on diverse, fast-paced projects without the stress of a large corporate structure.
  • Collaboration: A team environment where we work together to solve challenges and celebrate wins.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
project managementbusiness developmentoperational leadershipfinancial performance trackingcompliance managementmarket intelligence researchbusiness strategy developmentforecastingrevenue target settingproblem-solving
Soft skills
collaborationleadershipcommunicationmentoringissue resolutionflexibilitycustomer engagementteamworkorganizational skillsstrategic thinking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Business