Program Manager

Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Project/Program Manager III in Bellevue, WA. Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the coordination and completion of temporary and permanent power deployment projects across fulfillment network
• Oversees all aspects of multiple concurrent projects spanning utility upgrades, natural gas generator installations, switchgear deployments, and air permitting across multiple states
• Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of the program
• Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of all projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Energy Systems, or related field
• PMP, PE, or equivalent certification preferred
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on project management experience in electrical infrastructure, power generation, or utility-scale energy projects
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures including:
• Medium and low voltage switchgear (480V-15kV)
• Transformer sizing, installation, and commissioning
• Generator systems (natural gas and diesel, 500kW-5MW)
• Utility interconnection and service upgrades
• Power metering and protection systems
• Demonstrated experience managing 10+ concurrent projects simultaneously
• Experience with switchgear procurement - ordering, tracking lead times, verifying specifications, and coordinating delivery
• Experience with air permitting - preparing applications, tracking submissions, and managing agency interactions for stationary power generation equipment
• Ability to follow and verify compliance with owner/client technical specifications across all project deliverables
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to navigate utility timelines, easements, service applications, and capacity constraints
• Leads and directs the work of others - proven experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to execute at speed - comfortable with compressed timelines and parallel workstreams
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically to project sites during critical phases
• Proficiency with project management tools (Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent)