Project Manager – Smart Utility

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Create and oversee project plans that include precise timelines for each department involved.

• Enhance, develop, and monitor AMI deployment initiatives, such as the installation of smart water meters and software integration.

• Comprehend and implement utility regulations, municipal guidelines, and technical standards pertinent to AMI projects.

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

• Organize kickoff and progress-update meetings with contractors and vendor partners.

• Work collaboratively across departments to plan and execute projects effectively.

• Keep project plans updated for real-time accuracy.

• Share best practices and support AMI sales and deployment strategies.

• Communicate project requirements and status updates to field leadership and notify them of any timeline obstacles.

• Resolve complex deployment issues and employ innovative problem-solving techniques.

• Stay informed about metering and AMI industry standards, methods, and materials, and provide value-adding suggestions.

• Potentially manage project completion and assignments, which includes planning, assigning, monitoring, reviewing progress and accuracy, and evaluating outcomes.

• Assist in the professional development of employees, without the authority to hire or fire.

⛳️ 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 skills in vendor management and subcontractor coordination.

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

• Experience with municipal contracts and utility regulations.

• Willingness to travel frequently to Norfolk, Virginia.

• Regular travel is necessary; preference for residing near a major airport.

• Experience in deploying large-scale AMI projects for meter lines, including Sensus, Neptune, Kamstrup, or Master Meter.

• Multi-utility experience is advantageous.

• PMP certification is preferred; willingness to obtain it is desired if not currently certified.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity employment practices.

• Primarily remote office-based work environment.

• Occasional field visits may be required.

• Overnight travel obligations of 20% to 50% of the time.