Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Project Manager I with our large power and utilities client in Charlotte, NC. This is a 3-year contract with a potential for extension. This is a hybrid position - 3 days a week in office.
Pay:$53.00 - $63.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.
Description Primary Responsibilities:
Develop transmission-fed load projects for large-scale industrial clients requiring 20+ megawatts of power OR develop transmission-scale generator interconnections
Ensure sufficient scope, detail, and accuracy to support project initiation
Develop and maintain accurate and complete project estimates to support decision-making
Create and manage adequate project schedules to support planning and implementation phases
Conduct site field visits at onset of the project lifecycle (approximately 10% travel)
Initiate project schedules in Primavera P6
Manage project financials and reporting through Ecosys
Coordinate with engineers, project control specialists and cross-functional teams to ensure project success
3-5 years of project management experience for PM-1, 8+ years for a PM-2
Experience with transmission electric utility projects (critical requirement)
Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university (business or technical field)
Preferred Skills:
Master's degree (preferred but not required)
Experience with Ecosys financial management system
Proficiency in Power BI for reporting and analytics
Excel skills
Experience with SharePoint lists for documentation and collaboration
Background in scheduling (beneficial)
Systems & Tools:
Primavera P6 - Project scheduling
Ecosys - Financial management and tracking
Power BI - Reporting and data visualization
SharePoint - Documentation and list management
Microsoft Excel - Data analysis and reporting
Certifications:
Not specified as required; relevant project management certifications (PMP, etc.) would be beneficial
Travel Requirements:
Frequency: Approximately 10% (typically one day per project lifecycle)
Purpose: Site field visits for project assessment and monitoring
Geographic Area: Durham, NC to Clemson, SC (DEC footprint)
Duration: Generally day trips
Driving Requirements:
Valid driver's license required for site field visits within the DEC service territory
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Standard utility industry PPE required for site visits (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, high-visibility vest). Company will provide specific requirements upon hire.
Work Schedule:
Type: Full-time, standard business hours
Flexibility: Occasional field visits during business hours
Remote Work: Hybrid model with technology leveraged to reduce field travel
Collaboration: Works with senior PMs and cross-functional utility teams
Key Differentiators for This Role:
More hands-on with Primavera P6 than typical PM roles at the company
Focus on large-scale load or interconnection transmission projects (40+ MW)
Customer-facing role with commercial and industrial facilities
Requires deep understanding of electric utility transmission systems
Additional Information:
This position is part of a specialized group handling high-capacity transmission projects.
Candidates should be comfortable with both technical project management aspects and customer relationship management for large industrial clients.
Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Charlotte, NC
Salary
$53–$63 Per Hour
Skills
Calendar Managementunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
DEC Computersunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Visualizationunmatched
Decision Supportunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Electrical Utilityunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Financial Projectionsunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Systemsunmatched
Industrial Managementunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft SharePointunmatched
Power BIunmatched
Power Transmissionunmatched
Primaveraunmatched
Project Controlunmatched
Project Estimatesunmatched
Project Evaluationunmatched
Project Lifecycleunmatched
Project Management Certificationunmatched
Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Work From Homeunmatched
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