Project Manager I (PM-I)

About

• Contract: 3‑year contract with potential for extension, located in Charlotte, NC.
• Compensation: $58.00 – $63.62 per hour, W2 contract, no PTO, no benefits; ACA‑compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.
• Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Single‑point accountability under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager.
• Manage, or assist in managing, all phases of project planning and execution to meet success factors including scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration.
• Accountable for a portfolio of assigned projects with low to moderate risk that impact the company, senior management, or external agencies.
• Serve as a unifying agent providing leadership, decision‑making, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements.
• Manage projects focused on transmission (230 kV and 100 kV) substation and line design/builds to connect data‑center customers; background in infrastructure project management and/or electric transmission preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Graduation from a two‑year college or university with working knowledge of project management principles.
• Proficiency in project management, decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving; experience with risk management, project leadership, and collaborative teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from a four‑year college or university.
• Utility technical certifications/training; PMI (PMP or CAPM) certification; CMII certificates; Professional Engineer license.
• Proficiency in project scheduling and cost controls.
• Experience in the utility industry and knowledge of construction management.
• Ability to interact with individuals across various organizational levels, from individual contributors to senior department leadership and executive management.

Equal Opportunity

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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