Project Manager – Utility Rate Consulting

Raftelis

Project Manager providing exceptional client service in public utilities industry. Managing projects and leading junior employees in various financial and consulting tasks.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,000 - $172,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage projects by partnering with clients, leading junior employees, providing excellent service
Work independently and can switch between projects quickly to meet milestones and deliverables
Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and potential areas of improvement within public utility operations
Conduct in-depth financial analysis of rate structures, pricing policies, and cost allocation methodologies
Use financial modeling techniques to analyze and forecast revenue, expenses, and financial performance of public utilities
Participate in business development and marketing activities, develop proposals in response to competitive RFPs
Lead junior staff in the management, development, and execution of project work
Communicate with clients to gather data and other relevant project information, present results, etc.
When working in California, ensure alignment with Proposition 218 requirements in the financial planning and decision-making processes
Use public speaking and technical writing skills to produce, edit and present reports, proposals, and presentations in a clear and succinct manner
Deliver results in public settings to citizen community meetings, City Council/Board of Directors
Participate in the industry through professional associations, conferences, and industry organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years managing projects for water, wastewater, energy (electric/gas), and/or solid waste utilities
Bachelor’s degree (finance, accounting, engineering, economics, mathematics, or other related fields)
Advanced proficiency and experience with MS Excel including advanced user functions and Visual Basic programming
Strong proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint - ability to create report templates, modify report templates
Experience analyzing large data sets, working with and/or developing database queries, using MS Access, SQL server and/or relational databases
Critical thinking skills – the ability to formulate multiple solutions to problems, test hypotheses, and develop solutions based on analysis and client goal
Ability to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines and deliverables
Ability to provide training and guidance to junior employees to execute quality work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willing and able to travel overnight as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company-paid employee medical (HSA plan)
50% company-paid dependent medical coverage
Dental benefits
Health Savings Account
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Vision Insurance
Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Discretionary paid time off program
Education Reimbursement Program
401(k) with company contributions
Long-Term care benefits
Pet insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisfinancial modelingdata analysiscost allocation methodologiesrate structurespricing policiesdatabase queriesVisual Basic programmingadvanced MS ExcelSQL

Soft Skills

project managementcritical thinkingcommunicationleadershiptrainingproblem-solvingindependencetime managementpresentation skillsclient service