Distribution Project Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Fort Worth, TX
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 3+ years of experience managing survey or geospatial projects for electric distribution infrastructure.
- Experience supporting overhead and underground distribution projects (typically 4kV–35kV) preferred.
- Strong understanding of distribution line design workflows and survey requirements, including joint-use and make-ready processes.
- Experience coordinating with engineering firms and utility project teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field is preferred.
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure or certification is highly desirable.
- Previous experience in project management in land surveying or a related field preferred.
- Proven track record of successfully managing multiple surveying projects.
- Excellent project management skills, including budgeting and scheduling.
- Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship management abilities.
- Knowledge of surveying principles, techniques, and software tools.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.
Full description
Job Title: Distribution Project Manager
Department: Operations- Electric
Reports To: Senior Project Manager and/or Operations
Location: Texas
The Distribution Project Manager is responsible for leading survey and geospatial projects supporting electric distribution infrastructure, including overhead and underground distribution lines, poles, and substations, and related facilities. This role manages projects from initiation through completion while serving as the primary liaison between utility clients, engineering firms, and internal survey teams.
The ideal candidate brings direct experience managing survey or geospatial work for electric distribution projects and is capable of leading complex, multi-crew efforts with minimal onboarding or training.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning
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- Lead survey projects supporting electric distribution line design, routing, and construction.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
- Ensure project deliverables meet client specifications and engineering requirements.
Client Communication
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- Serve as primary contact for utility clients and engineering firms supporting distribution design.
- Establish and maintain strong client relationships by serving as the primary point of contact for project-related matters.
- Communicate project progress, changes, and updates to clients in a clear and timely manner.
Field & Technical Oversight
- Direct and support multiple survey crews operating across distribution corridors, poles, and substations.
- Ensure crews understand project scope, safety requirements, and data collection standards.
- Review and validate survey data prior to delivery to engineering teams.
Joint Use & Make-Ready Support
- Support pole attachment and joint-use surveys for third-party attachers, coordinating field data collection with client and attacher requirements.
- Provide field survey support for make-ready engineering, including clearance, loading, and attachment point verification for new attachments.
Budget and Resource Management
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- Monitor project budgets, expenses, and resource allocation to ensure cost-effective project execution.
- Procure necessary equipment, materials, and subcontractor services as needed.
- Coordinate subcontractors and specialty services when necessary.
Quality Assurance
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