Distribution Project Manager

Description

Engineering excellence, built on people-first values.

At LUZCO, we’re more than an engineering firm — we’re a familia. We pair technical excellence with a culture rooted in respect, flexibility, and genuine care for one another. Here, you're known by name, supported as a whole person, and encouraged to bring your authentic self to work with competitive benefits, and the flexibility to support life both inside and outside of work.

We’re proud to be a 2025 and 2026 Best Place to Work in St. Louis and a woman-owned, minority-owned boutique firm, delivering impactful engineering solutions in a workplace where people feel valued and empowered to grow.

Why You’ll Love LUZCO

• Benefits that take care of you: Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance; a competitive 401k match; generous PTO; student loan repayment assistance; and an employee recognition platform that celebrates your wins big and small.
• Flexibility that fits your life: We get that life doesn’t always stick to a schedule. You’ll work with your supervisor to create a schedule that’s flexible and works for both you and the team.
• Diversity that fuels innovation: Our team brings together a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. That diversity isn’t just something we talk about; it’s what drives our creativity and helps us find better ways to solve problems.
• Growth that feels personal: Whether you’re continuing your education, earning new certifications, or stepping into new challenges, we’re here to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you. You’ll collaborate with experienced mentors and leaders who want to see you succeed.
• A culture that gives back: We’re passionate about our communities. Every year, we dedicate paid time off for volunteering and encourage our team to use their talents to make a difference whether that’s mentoring students, serving local nonprofits, or getting hands-on in community projects.
• A workplace that feels like you: We keep things relaxed and welcoming. Expect weekly happy hours, team lunches, a stocked kitchen, dogs in the office, and a casual dress code. It’s a space where you can be yourself and do your best work.

The Role

LUZCO is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead utility and construction-related projects from initiation through completion. This role is responsible for managing multiple active projects simultaneously while overseeing schedules, budgets, procurement, contractor coordination, client communication, and construction progress.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments with multiple moving pieces. This position works closely with engineering teams, contractors, clients, schedulers, and field personnel to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

This role is approximately 80% office-based and 20% field-based, with regular travel to project sites within a 1–3 hour radius of the reporting location.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Manage 10–20 active projects from inception through completion
• Review project scopes and develop project work plans with engineering teams and client stakeholders
• Coordinate outage requests and sequencing plans with SMEs and contractor partners
• Facilitate procurement coordination for project materials and equipment
• Coordinate environmental and non-environmental permitting reviews and submittals
• Develop RFP packages including scopes of work, schedules, and permitting documentation
• Evaluate contractor bids and provide award recommendations to clients
• Facilitate pre-construction meetings and ongoing project progress meetings
• Drive project schedules and construction progress, including regular on-site involvement
• Oversee pre-energization activities and project closeout efforts
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with construction teams, contractors, clients, and stakeholders
• Collaborate with schedulers to maintain and update detailed P6 project schedules
• Manage project budgets, accruals, and financial forecast updates
• Navigate client systems for project documentation, contract management, and financial tracking
• Provide regular project updates to leadership and clients regarding cost, schedule, procurement, safety, environmental concerns, and project risks
• Maintain clear communication between project sites, offices, clients, and internal teams

Requirements

What You'll Bring to the Familia

Essentials to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited program
• Minimum of 5 years of distribution line, transmission line, or substation construction project management experience
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and construction execution
• Strong knowledge of substations, transmission lines, networks, or telecommunications infrastructure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively work with clients, contractors, public agencies, and cross-functional teams
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• PMP certification
• Experience with P6 scheduling software
• Experience managing utility or infrastructure construction projects in consulting environments
• Familiarity with permitting coordination and contractor bid management
• Experience working directly with utility clients and field construction teams

Ready to Make an Impact? We know you might not check every single box on the job description—and that’s totally fine. At LUZCO, we care about potential, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. If you’re passionate about joining a supportive and innovative team, we encourage you to apply and show us what you can bring to the familia.