Job Details

Project Manager

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is seeking a Project Manager to work in the Roanoke, VA area. This position offers a variety of great benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. Location: Roanoke, Virginia (candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius) Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week + potential overtime) Work Environment: Onsite (5 days/week) Travel: Approximately 25% (including day trips and overnight stays across WV, VA, and MD about one week per month) Project Duration: Long-term (5+ years)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager to support a long-term joint venture (JV) project within the utility and major construction sector. This role will manage projects of increasing complexity in a matrix team environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution while delivering high levels of stakeholder satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to grow into progressively larger project leadership responsibilities over the course of a multi-year initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating project activities
• Manage project lifecycle phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, and closeout
• Act on behalf of the Lead Project Manager when required
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resources, and tools
• Communicate project status, risks, and updates through meetings, reports, and presentations
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders
• Promote and enforce a Zero Harm safety culture aligned with system safety processes
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost efficiency
• Assist with procurement planning, RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract management
• Ensure vendor performance aligns with contract requirements
• Support project closeout, including performance evaluation and benefits realization
• Coach and mentor team members in project management practices

Qualifications Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field + 3 years of relevant experience, OR
• Associate's degree in a related field + 5 years of relevant experience

Required Experience:

• Project management experience in utility, power systems, or major construction
• Experience in outage management, construction operations, estimating, project controls, or engineering
• Strong understanding of construction safety, scope management, cost estimating, and contracting

Preferred:

• PMP Certification

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Primavera P6 and PMBOK principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a matrix environment
• Strategic thinking, risk assessment, and problem-solving capabilities

Additional Requirements

• Valid state driver's license required
• Ability to travel approximately 25% (may vary depending on project needs)
• Ability to work onsite full-time (5 days/week)
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage deliverables, and provide constructive feedback

What You'll Do

• Progressively take on lead PM responsibilities based on performance and experience
• Apply economic and risk analysis to optimize project outcomes
• Gain hands-on experience across engineering, procurement, construction, and startup phases
• Develop expertise in contract management, scope control, and project governance standards
• Build leadership capabilities aligned with organizational competencies and values

Why Join This Project?

• Long-term stability with a 5+ year project horizon
• Opportunity to grow into higher-level project leadership roles
• Work on impactful infrastructure projects in the utility sector
• Collaborative, safety-focused work environment