UtilityProjectManager-ElectricDistribution

Utility Project Manager – Electric Distribution Location: Washington, DC (Client Site – Penn Quarter) Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $120k - $155k Annual Base Salary About Us CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading 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 an experienced Utility Project Manager with strong electric distribution experience to support major utility capital programs in the Mid-Atlantic region. This role works closely with client stakeholders and is responsible for driving scope, schedule, and cross-functional coordination across active distribution initiatives. The ideal candidate brings hands-on utility project delivery experience and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, client-facing environment with regular presence at client and field locations. All positions require a minimum of three days per week on-site at the client or CARIAN office, frequent visits to active job sites, and may require full five-day on-site presence based on program needs. Key Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end delivery of electric distribution projects within utility capital programs - Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across assigned workstreams - Coordinate with engineering, construction, and utility stakeholders - Monitor contractor performance and project progress against plan - Support status reporting, forecasting, and executive updates - Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies - Ensure compliance with utility standards, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations - Support field visits and site coordination act