Project Manager – Smart Utility

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee project plans for AMI deployment initiatives, ensuring accurate timelines for all departments involved.

• Enhance, establish, and monitor the installation of smart water meters, software integration, and utility modernization projects.

• Utilize knowledge of utility regulations, municipal guidelines, and technical standards pertinent to AMI projects.

• Supervise the integration of smart utility software platforms with customer systems to guarantee operational readiness and data precision.

• Organize project meetings with contractors and vendor partners, including both kickoff and progress discussions.

• Collaborate with various departments to plan and implement projects effectively.

• Maintain and refresh project plans to ensure real-time accuracy.

• Share best practices and support cross-functional AMI sales and implementation strategies.

• Communicate project requirements and updates to field leadership and proactively identify barriers or delays.

• Diagnose and resolve intricate deployment issues.

• Employ problem-solving expertise to tackle complex deployment challenges.

• Stay informed about metering and AMI industry standards, methods, and materials, providing valuable suggestions.

• Independently determine solution approaches and make decisions amidst uncertainty.

• May manage project completion, which includes planning, assigning tasks, monitoring progress and accuracy, and evaluating outcomes.

• Contribute to the professional development of employees without the authority to hire or fire.

• Travel overnight 20% to 50% of the time and conduct occasional field visits.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

• 5–8 years of experience in utility infrastructure, smart meter deployment, or related project management roles.

• Familiarity with AMI technologies and smart water meter systems.

• Knowledge of utility software platforms and data integration processes.

• Strong vendor management abilities and subcontractor coordination skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and scheduling/reporting tools.

• Experience with municipal contracts and utility regulations.

• Proven experience with large-scale AMI project deployments for meter lines using Sensus, Neptune, Kamstrup, or Master Meter.

• Multi-utility experience is preferred.

• Frequent travel is required; ideal candidates should reside near a major airport.

• PMP certification is preferred.

• Willingness to pursue PMP certification is preferred if not currently certified.

🏝️ Benefits

• Primarily remote office-based work.

• Occasional field visits.

• Equal employment opportunity protections.