Senior Project Manager

Raleigh, NC


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Type: Contract

Category: Program/Project Management

Industry: Energy

Reference ID: JN -082026-108333

Date Posted: 08/18/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/3BhyiE


Description:

Hybrid 3 on in Raleigh, NC

 

Our client seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple utility power projects across distribution and transmission. The role will manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder communications while applying Agile project management practices where appropriate. The position requires advanced data management skills in Excel and Access to interpret complex project documents and support decision making.

 

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $63.00 to $73.00/hr. w2


Responsibilities:
  • Lead multiple projects through full lifecycle with adherence to the Project Management Center of Excellence standards.
  • Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and cost controls with proficiency in scheduling and reporting tools.
  • Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks while ensuring compliance with utility safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors, enabling strong collaboration across organizational levels up to senior leadership.
  • Apply Agile project management practices where appropriate to drive delivery and transparency.
  • Prepare and deliver clear written and oral communications, including status reporting and executive updates.
  • Leverage advanced Excel and Access to manage data, build pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, and interpret complex documentation.
  • Support construction management interfaces and oversee project execution in distribution and transmission environments.

Experience Requirements:
  • 6 to 9 years of project management experience, preferably within the utility industry.
  • Agile project management experience preferred.
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
  • Advanced data management experience in Excel and Access.
  • Demonstrated decision making, critical thinking, problem solving, and risk management.
  • Working knowledge to proficiency in scheduling and cost controls.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and cross-organizational collaboration.
  • Experience interacting with stakeholders from individual contributors to executive management.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Preferred: Master’s in business, project management, or equivalent.
  • Preferred certifications: PMP or CAPM, Utility Technical Certifications/Training, CMII/Construction Certifications, or Professional Engineer License.

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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