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Project Manager II 4P/514

4P Consulting Inc., Baxley, GA, United States


Job Summary

The

Project Manager II

is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects within

utility, construction, and nuclear environments , ensuring delivery

on time, within scope, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and safety requirements . This role partners with engineering, operations, construction, maintenance, and regulatory teams to successfully deliver projects that support power generation, transmission, distribution, and infrastructure initiatives.
The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, technical awareness, and experience managing complex, safety-critical projects in regulated industries.
Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

Develop comprehensive

project plans

defining scope, objectives, schedules, resources, and cost estimates for

utility, construction, and nuclear projects

Execute projects using

Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, or hybrid methodologies , as appropriate for engineering and field-based work

Coordinate project execution across engineering, construction, operations, and vendor teams

Team Leadership & Coordination

Lead and motivate

cross-functional teams , including engineers, technicians, construction crews, contractors, and vendors

Assign responsibilities and provide direction to ensure project milestones are achieved

Foster collaboration across departments while maintaining strong safety and quality standards

Budget & Cost Control

Develop and manage

project budgets , forecasts, and cost controls

Track expenses, change orders, and contractor costs to ensure financial accountability

Support capital project reporting and cost justification

Scope, Risk & Change Management

Define and manage

project scope , documenting and controlling scope changes

Identify and mitigate project risks related to

safety, schedule, regulatory compliance, and constructability

Proactively address issues and escalate risks as needed

Schedule & Quality Management

Develop and maintain

detailed project schedules

and milestones

Monitor progress to ensure on-time delivery of construction, outage, or maintenance-related work

Implement

quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)

processes to meet engineering and construction standards

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with

utility, construction, and nuclear safety standards , policies, and procedures

Support adherence to

OSHA, NRC, environmental, and company-specific regulations

Promote a

safety-first culture

across all project activities

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

Serve as the primary point of contact for

project stakeholders , including leadership, operations, construction, and regulatory teams

Provide regular project status updates, dashboards, and executive reports

Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve concerns

Documentation & Project Closeout

Maintain complete and accurate

project documentation , including plans, schedules, risk logs, and reports

Ensure proper project closeout, including stakeholder sign-off, lessons learned, and post-project evaluations

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in

Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related technical field

5–10 years of project management experience

in

utilities, construction, nuclear, or heavy industrial environments

Strong proficiency with

project management tools and scheduling software

Advanced knowledge of

project management methodologies

(Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, hybrid)

Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills

Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work effectively in

regulated, safety-critical environments

Preferred Qualifications

PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification

Experience managing:
Power generation, transmission, or distribution projects

Construction or capital infrastructure projects

Nuclear facility projects, outages, or maintenance activities

Experience working with

contractors, vendors, and field personnel

Familiarity with utility or nuclear documentation, work management, or outage planning systems

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