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Retained Recruitment for Utility Project Managers

Utility Project Managers lead capital infrastructure projects — from substation upgrades and transmission line construction through distribution automation and smart grid deployments. Found through dedicated retained search — not job boards.

Retained Only 21–40 Day Placement 90-Day Guarantee $90,000 – $145,000
Capital Projects ManagerTransmission Project ManagerInfrastructure Project Manager (Utility)

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What Does a Utility Project Manager Do?

Managing utility capital project scope, schedule, and budget, coordinating engineering, procurement, and construction activities, managing contractor and vendor performance, ensuring regulatory compliance and permit requirements, and reporting project status to utility leadership.

What We Screen For

7–12 years of utility or energy infrastructure project management experience, PMP certification preferred, familiarity with utility construction standards and permitting, and experience managing contracted engineering and construction resources.

💡 Hiring Insight

Utility project managers who have managed projects requiring FERC, NERC, or state commission approval understand the full regulatory project lifecycle — a dimension that contractors or non-utility PMs rarely encounter.

Typical Compensation
$90,000 – $145,000
Regulatory project experience and large-capital utility infrastructure background command the top of this range.
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Capital Projects ManagerTransmission Project ManagerInfrastructure Project Manager (Utility)

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Recruiting a Utility Project Manager — FAQ

Most Utility Project Manager searches are completed within 21–40 business days. We provide a realistic timeline at the start of every engagement and weekly progress updates throughout.
7–12 years of utility or energy infrastructure project management experience, PMP certification preferred, familiarity with utility construction standards and permitting, and experience managing contracted engineering and construction resources.
Utility project managers who have managed projects requiring FERC, NERC, or state commission approval understand the full regulatory project lifecycle — a dimension that contractors or non-utility PMs rarely encounter. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works exclusively on your role — passive outreach, credential screening, and a curated shortlist.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for covered reasons, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Compensation typically ranges from $90,000 – $145,000. Regulatory project experience and large-capital utility infrastructure background command the top of this range. Every retained search includes real-time compensation benchmarking.
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