Project Manager III - Electric Energy Infrastructure Projects and Programs
Job Type: Business Operations
Pay Range $117,572 to $138,319
Location Colorado Springs, CO
Date First Posted 2/9/26
Applications are being accepted through: 2/16/26
*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.
Project Manager III - Electric Energy Infrastructure Projects and Programs
Colorado Springs Utilities is excited to hire a Project Manager III, to join our System Planning and Projects Division. In this position, you will be responsible for collaborating with other project managers, project sponsors, and departments to deliver electric infrastructure projects meeting established objectives, milestones, performance metrics, and deliverables.
Colorado Springs Utilities' Electric Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) have identified numerous projects for the next 30 years to ensure our organization can continue to provide electric service to the Colorado Springs community reliably. Your role will be pivotal to our success, as you will be primarily responsible for directing, facilitating, and/or delivering these projects, including oversight and coordination of internal and external construction, spanning over the next 30 years. You will help reduce Colorado Springs Utilities' carbon footprint and set a new trajectory for electric services!
Your job responsibilities include...
Leading project teams by assembling appropriate personnel, assigning roles and responsibilities, and building team cohesion
Directing project meetings and preparing formal and informal project communications
Identifying, assessing, and recommending solutions for issues to management to proactively facilitate project progression and resolution
Developing and updating project charters, project plans, cost estimates, schedules, contract documents, and project closeout documentation
Initiating procurement of materials, resources, equipment, and services (i.e., consultant and construction contracts, permitting, inspections)
Tracking, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting project quality, costs, schedule, and scope status. The ability to manage these aspects of project management during outages and high-stress situations to restore gas and electric utilities to the ratepayers expeditiously
Driving timely completion of project activities, as well as efficient and cost-effective use of time, materials, and resources
Collaborates with other project managers, project sponsors, and operating departments to identify project objectives, milestones, resource requirements, performance metrics, and deliverables
Fosters and maintains positive customer relationships
Interfaces with internal and external engineers, consultants, materials suppliers, construction contractors, internal construction crews, regulatory agencies, and other project specialists
Who you are... You are likely someone with at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in high-level project management, preferably in planning and constructing electric infrastructure. We are seeking the following education, experience, and skills:
A Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field is preferred
As a Project Manager III, qualified candidates will offer 5+ years of progressively responsible professional-level project management experience. Additionally, possessing a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Knowledge of electric infrastructure (power generation, substations, transmission and distribution lines, Battery Energy Storage Systems-BESS, and Renewable Energy Technology) is also helpful.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly beneficial
Knowledge of and experience in constructing electric infrastructure (power generation, substations, transmission and distribution lines, Battery Energy Storage Systems-BESS, and Renewable Energy Technology) is also helpful
Complex Electric vertical and linear project experience is required
Knowledge and experience in environmental permitting requirements and procedures for the utility market is highly desired
In addition to the technical aspects of this job:
You excel at remaining composed under pressure
Taking initiative and driving projects forward
Communicating and sharing information effectively and appropriately with very polished oral and written skills
Possess sound critical thinking and decision-making ability
Strong interpersonal skills that will allow you to establish effective internal and external relationships with contractors, Utilities staff, and suppliers
This role will also require you to hone your leadership capability by leading project teams in ways that result in successful performance and facilitate team cohesion and productivity
The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 120A, 12A, 12B, 12N, 51S, 881A, 32E1, 32E2, 32E3, 32E4, 32EX 5311, 5904, 5310, 122, 5960, 8004, 144 4071
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Our Commitment to Our Employees...
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important - we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.
Time Off to Recharge
Vacation - Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave -3 days per year
Paid Holidays -12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave - 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy - Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Health & Wellness - Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Financial & Retirement Security
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
Additional Support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness
ATTENTION :
All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.
Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind, including H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas (with or without OPT or STEM work authorization), or any other employment-based visas. All eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and work authorization must not be based on any work visa.
Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Colorado Springs Utilities is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity in accord with Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, 38 U.S.C. § 4212, as amended (VEVRAA), and § 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (§ 503). In addition, no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected under state or federal law. Human Resources shall assure Colorado Springs Utilities' benefits, classification, compensation, employee development, employee relations, and employment programs, conform to current legal and regulatory requirements and the provisions of Colorado Springs Utilities' Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with VEVRAA and § 503.
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Job Type: Business Operations
