Project Manager, Utility-Scale Interconnection Projects

RMS Energy Co, LLC is a mission-driven company focused on utility-scale energy projects. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of these projects, ensuring successful delivery and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex energy projects from initial design through contract execution, ensuring milestones are met and client objectives are achieved
• Serve as the primary point of contact for utilities, developers, RTOs/ISOs, and other key stakeholders, building strong relationships that drive project success
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with internal teams, clients, and external partners
• Coordinate interconnection studies and agreements, promoting transparency and ensuring timely execution
• Manage project budgets, develop cost estimates, and provide financial reporting in alignment with client expectations
• Guide clients through regulatory and interconnection processes, offering strategic advice across the entire project lifecycle
• Lead tactical planning initiatives that align with broader business goals, including sustainability efforts and key account support
• Mentor and develop project managers and engineers, helping to build a high-performing and scalable delivery team
• Stay up to date on regulatory changes, utility interconnection processes, and evolving industry codes and standards
• Capture lessons learned and champion continuous improvement efforts to enhance design quality, project execution, and stakeholder engagement

Requirements:

• 4+ years of progressive experience supporting utility-scale substation, generation, or transmission projects
• 5+ years of project management experience in the energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables across complex, multi-phase engineering projects
• Strong understanding of interconnection processes (including generation and merchant transmission) and RTO/ISO operations
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with diverse stakeholders such as utilities, developers, and regulatory agencies
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
• Ability to travel up to 25% across the U.S. to support offices and job sites
• Successfully pass a stringent background check and drug screening
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Master's degree in engineering, business, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with bulk power system design, transmission planning, or generation interconnection studies
• Background in navigating regulatory or permitting environments for large-scale energy infrastructure projects