Utility Project Manager - Electric Distribution

The role

This person will lead end-to-end delivery of electric distribution projects within utility capital programs. They will manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk while coordinating with engineering, construction, and utility stakeholders.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of electric distribution projects within utility capital programs
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across assigned workstreams
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and utility stakeholders
• Monitor contractor performance and project progress against plan
• Support status reporting, forecasting, and executive updates
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations
• Support field visits and site coordination activities as required

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of relevant utility project management experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting electric distribution programs
• PMP certification required or commitment to obtain within 3 months of employment
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills
• Must reside within the DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia footprint
• Willingness to support frequent job site visits and on-site work

Nice to have

• Experience with Exelon-family utilities strongly preferred (Pepco, ACE, DPL, PECO, BGE, ComEd)
• If not Exelon, experience with Northeast or Mid-Atlantic utilities preferred

Benefits

• Full benefits
• 401(k) match

About the company

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. They partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution.