In this role, you will take ownership of the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and delivery. You will act as an owner’s representative, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget while aligning with business goals. This position requires a strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, cost management, and stakeholder communication.
Your Day-to-Day Activities:
- Lead planning and execution of complex infrastructure projects with budgets ranging from $500k-$25M
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules with multiple dependencies and milestones
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking to ensure financial performance targets are met
- Monitor schedule and cost performance, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions
- Serve as the main point of contact for all project-related communication
- Lead regular project meetings and provide clear updates to leadership and stakeholders
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, construction, and project controls
- Review project scope, contracts, and change orders to ensure alignment with objectives
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline execution
- Support permitting, approvals, and coordination with external agencies when required
- Mentor junior project managers and provide guidance on best practices
Prepare presentations, reports, and executive-level updates
The Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in utility-focused project management, i.e., distribution, substation, transmission, underground utilities
- Strong experience building and managing detailed project schedules
- Experience presenting to senior leadership or executive stakeholders
- Working knowledge of cost control, forecasting, and integrated cost/schedule management
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and communicate effectively across teams
- Experience leading projects from initiation through closeout
You’ll stand out if you have:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar credential
- Proficiency with Primavera P6, SAP, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools
- Ability to mentor and support the development of other project managers
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to project challenges
- $130,000-$165,000 annual salary
- Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Annual Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in utility-focused project management (distribution, substation, transmission, underground utilities)
- Experience building and managing detailed project schedules
- Experience presenting to senior leadership or executive stakeholders
- Working knowledge of cost control, forecasting, and integrated cost/schedule management
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and communicate effectively across teams
- Experience leading projects from initiation through closeout
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar credential
- Proficiency with Primavera P6, SAP, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools
- Ability to mentor and support the development of other project managers
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to project challenges
What We Do
Founded in 2005, TD Thornton is a specialized consulting firm that helps our clients bridge any organizational gaps that might be holding them back. We offer a wide spectrum of project management services—from project controls, scheduling and estimating, to program management and software implementation—all designed to overcome business obstacles, enable better strategic decisions, and create smooth, efficient processes. When we team up with a client to move their project forward, we bring a passion for success and a deep bench of professionals who know how to move the needle. We are looking for enthusiastic, high-energy people with a passion for problem solving, teamwork and having fun. We believe in a company culture that fosters creativity, fearlessness, adventurous learning, personal growth and balance. Our employees enjoy the opportunity to work for Fortune 500 clients and alongside many of the top consulting firms in the world. TD Thornton provides a fast-paced, start-up environment where ingenuity, excellence and leadership are encouraged and rewarded
