Project Manager III (PMP Required)

Location: Kennett Square, PA
Employment Type: W-2 Contract
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
Target Start Date: July 9, 2026
Assignment Duration: Approximately 99 Weeks
Bill Rate: Up to $122.20/hour (DOE)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager III to lead complex, enterprise-level projects supporting a major energy organization. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing projects from initiation through completion while ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards and business objectives.

The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills and have a proven history of managing large-scale, cross-functional projects. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering the chance to work on mission-critical initiatives within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex projects from initiation through successful completion.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.

• Coordinate activities across multiple departments and functional organizations.

• Establish project timelines, assign responsibilities, and monitor deliverables.

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Track project milestones and provide regular status updates to senior leadership.

• Prepare executive-level reports regarding project progress, budget, scope, and schedule.

• Ensure projects meet established quality standards and business objectives.

• Lead project meetings and facilitate communication among stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with established Project Management processes and organizational requirements.

• Mentor project team members and provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is required (or must be obtained within six months of assignment).

• Minimum of 10 years of Project Management experience.

• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional enterprise projects.

• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and manage competing priorities.

• Experience preparing executive-level reports and project documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are highly desirable:

• Physical Security programs

• Critical Infrastructure Protection

• Regulatory Compliance

• NERC CIP Standards

• Security Assessments

• Risk Management

• Utility or Energy Industry experience

Work Environment

This position requires working within a structured, highly regulated environment where adherence to project governance, compliance requirements, and organizational standards is essential.

Additional Information

• Full-Time Contract Position

• Approximately 99-week assignment

• 40-hour work week

• Overtime may be available based on project needs

• Export Control requirements apply

• No unescorted nuclear access required

• Not a DOT-covered position

Pre-Employment Requirements

Selected candidates must successfully complete:

• Background Check

• Drug Screen

Why Apply?

• Long-term assignment (approximately two years)

• Opportunity to lead high-impact enterprise projects

• Work with one of the nation's leading energy companies

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Exposure to large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in a highly regulated industry