Project Manager I - Distribution

Project Manager I - Distribution

Location: Remote - must reside in Ohio, Maryland, Delaware, or Florida

Your role in our success will be:

This position carries the responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating various projects valued between $1-10M associated with gas distribution and transmission. Organizes multi-disciplinary teams through project lifecycles consisting of project creation, budgeting, monitoring, and making adjustments when required.

What you'll be working on:

• Leads, with supervision, multi-disciplinary project teams; accountable for planning, coordinating, directing and controlling various gas distribution and transmission construction projects valued at $1-10M

• With support of seasoned PMs, monitors project progress according to established timelines, recommends budget adjustments when necessary, and meets with contractors weekly.

• Assists with the development of Gantt charts and briefs business unit leadership monthly on progress toward timeline and budget milestones.
• Monitors the project activities to ensure alignment with all State, Federal and Company safety requirements
• Applies technical knowledge and project management skills to address unforeseen issues or concerns with the project and takes action to resolve
• General understanding of external regulations and requirements
• Assist with selection, review of contractor progress
• Conducts project meetings to review progress, provide updates and identify risks

Who you are:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Project Management
• Work Experience: 0-3 years, internship preferred
• Drivers’ License (type):  Driver License Required
• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule on a short-term basis (day-to-day, week-to-week)

• Ability to make decisions which have impact on the immediate work unit.

• Ability to compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and to verbally communicate technical information.

• Ability to communicate with customers utilizing the telephone.

• Ability to make informal presentations, inside and/or outside the organization.  Speaking before groups.

• Ability to compose materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, and make presentations outside the immediate work area.

• Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes

Working Conditions:

• Inside work
• Outside/field work
• Exposure to hazardous conditions; i.e., loud noise, weather, gas, electricity

What makes us great

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress.  We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships. 

What’s in it for you? Joining the CUC team will get you:

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com