Power Project Manager

Verdantas

Power Project Manager leading utility, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, and substation projects for Verdantas, an environmental and infrastructure consultancy. Managing design, permitting, budgets, multidisciplinary teams, and client relationships across Pennsylvania.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing power and energy infrastructure projects, including project planning, budgeting, and client management. Proficient in technical design, engineering activities, and regulatory compliance within the energy sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementPower And Energy InfrastructureProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseAutoCAD Civil 3DClient Engagement

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningBudgetingTechnical DesignEngineering ActivitiesConstruction DocumentationUtility CoordinationSite/Civil DesignPermitting ProcessesFinancial Performance MonitoringMultidisciplinary Team Leadership

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsLeadership SkillsMentoringClient Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

PowerUtilitiesEnergyInfrastructure ProjectsRegulatory AgenciesMunicipal AgenciesConstructionProposal PreparationEnvironmental ProfessionalsProject Approvals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage power and energy infrastructure projects, including utility coordination, distribution, transmission, renewable energy, substation, and related site/civil improvements
Serve as primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
Oversee technical design and engineering activities for power and energy infrastructure
Prepare and review construction documents, technical reports, specifications, and permit applications
Coordinate with municipal, county, state, and regulatory agencies to obtain project approvals
Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, schedules, forecasts, and profitability
Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, surveyors, and environmental professionals
Mentor and develop junior staff through technical guidance and project leadership
Support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and project pursuits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe
7+ years of progressive experience in engineering, project management, power, utilities, energy, or related infrastructure projects
Demonstrated project management experience including scope, schedule, budget, and client management responsibilities
Preferred understanding of power and utility infrastructure project delivery, site/civil design, PCMS, E&S, utility coordination and permitting, local, state, and utility permitting processes, and construction documentation
Experience working with utility providers and energy-sector clients such as PPL, as well as municipal agencies, developers, and contractors
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays
People-focused culture prioritizing employee well-being
Technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance
Mentorship and professional growth opportunities