CARIAN
Energy
SeniorProjectDevelopmentProjectManager
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“Senior Project Development Project Manager at CARIAN. Skills: project management, client management. The Senior Project Development Project Manager leads early-stage development of large-scale transmission and substation capital projects, managing projects from concept through the development phase. This role involves coordinating cross-functional technical teams, maintaining project financials and schedules, and serving as the primary client contact for development-phase activities. The positio”
What You'll Achieve.
The primary objective is to lead projects from concept through the development phase, preparing them for handoff to execution teams once projects reach approximately 30% design maturity. This includes ensuring consistent documentation and execution through standardized project management lifecycle processes.
Industry & Context.
Employment is contingent upon the candidate having and maintaining valid authorization to work in the United States. The Company does not sponsor, and will not sponsor, employment-based visas.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 13 years of experience in the transmission and distribution industry are required. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to defined deliverables is essential. A valid driver's license and ability to travel to client project sites are also necessary.
Nice to Have
Experience in engineering, project management, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
What You'll Do.
The Senior Project Development Project Manager leads early-stage development of large-scale transmission and substation capital projects, managing projects from concept through the development phase.
This role involves coordinating cross-functional technical teams, maintaining project financials and schedules, and serving as the primary client contact for development-phase activities.
The position requires managing projects through siting, environmental review, permitting, estimating, engineering, and right-of-way acquisition.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
The role requires coordinating with cross-functional technical teams, cost analyst teams, and project scheduling teams to ensure project success. Collaboration with client teams is essential for development-phase activities, including coordination, strategic planning, scope management, and budgeting.
Communication Scope
written communication; verbal communication
Process & Methodology
project management lifecycle
Full Job Description
Senior Project Development Project Manager Location: Morristown, NJ OR Reading, PA (Onsite / Client Site) Job Type: Full-Time About Us CARIAN is a leading, woman-owned, purpose-driven consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on. Position Overview CARIAN is seeking a Project Development Project Manager to support early-stage development of large-scale transmission and substation capital projects for a major utility client in New Jersey. This role leads projects from concept through the development phase, coordinating cross-functional technical teams and preparing projects for handoff to execution once projects reach approximately 30% design maturity. Key Responsibilities - Lead project kick-offs and establish cross-functional teams to evaluate, refine, and define project scope - Manage projects from conceptual planning through the development phase, supporting handoff to execution teams at approximately 30% of the project lifecycle - Lead multiple concurrent overhead transmission and substation projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV - Coordinate with technical teams to identify project interdependencies and establish overall construction sequencing strategies - Maintain detailed project financials in coordination with cost analyst teams - Maintain detailed project schedules in coordination with project scheduling teams - Implement standardized project management lifecycle processes to ensure consistent documentation and execution - Leverage technical background to effectively manage projects through early development stages - Serve as the primary point of contact with the utility client
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