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Utilities Manager jobs are open across municipal governments, electric and gas utilities, water authorities, and facilities management firms, at every level from supervisor to director, with specializations in energy distribution, water and wastewater operations, and infrastructure maintenance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Project Manager – Utility & Industrial Electrical Construction
McPhee Electric Ltd., a Phalcon Company
McPhee Electric is a leader in utility and industrial electrical construction, delivering mission-critical infrastructure including substations, transmission, and high-voltage power systems across the Northeast.
We are seeking a Project Manager with direct electrical contractor experience to lead complex projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is built for a hands-on operator who understands how work is installed in the field, owns project financial performance, and partners closely with field leadership to deliver safely, efficiently, and at a high level of quality.
What You’ll Do
- Lead utility and industrial electrical construction projects (substations, transmission, industrial power) from award through closeout
- Own project scope, schedule, budget, and forecasting, ensuring strong financial performance
- Partner closely with Superintendents and Foremen to drive field execution and productivity
- Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and documentation with a focus on accuracy and speed
- Identify and mitigate project risks, maintaining alignment with Quality, Safety, and Productivity (QSP) standards
- Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams through consistent communication and accountability
- Support and develop Assistant Project Managers and emerging talent.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience with an electrical contractor or subcontractor managing utility or industrial electrical construction projects
- Proven experience leading projects end-to-end (preconstruction through closeout), not just supporting
- Strong understanding of electrical installation, construction sequencing, and field operations
- Experience managing project financials, including budgets, forecasting, and change orders
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, field-driven environment with high accountability
- Clear, direct communicator who can work effectively with both field teams and clients
Strongly Preferred:
- Experience with substations, transmission, or high-voltage systems
- Background working with self-perform electrical contractors
- Experience managing multimillion-dollar electrical scopes ($5M+)
Why McPhee
At McPhee, Safety is non-negotiable, Quality is expected, and Productivity is achieved through strong execution, not shortcuts. You’ll work on meaningful infrastructure projects alongside teams that take pride in their work and operate with a field-first mindset.
This role offers the opportunity to grow into senior leadership while owning complex, technically challenging work.
Compensation is based on experience and performance and includes a comprehensive benefits package that rewards results and long-term growth. Performance-based bonus tied to project outcomes and profitability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- ORC15
- Logic12
- Accenture10
- Esri9
- ENTRUST Solutions6
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Accounting & Auditing
- Agriculture & Farming
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in utilities manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related technical field
- Five or more years of experience managing utility operations or infrastructure teams
- Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA, EPA, or relevant state regulatory compliance requirements
- Experience with SCADA systems, GIS platforms, or utility asset management software
- Professional Engineer license or Certified Energy Manager credential preferred
- Proven ability to manage capital improvement projects and operating budgets
Tips for Your Utilities Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to regulated environments
Utilities managers work inside heavily regulated industries, so your resume needs to call out the specific regulatory frameworks you've operated under, whether that's EPA compliance, NERC reliability standards, or state public utility commission requirements. Generic operations language won't get you past initial screening.
Certify before you apply to senior roles
Many director-level and senior utilities manager postings list a Certified Energy Manager credential or a Professional Engineer license as a preferred qualifier. If you're missing one, enroll before applying so you can list it as in-progress on your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists utilities manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by infrastructure type
Water, electric, gas, and telecom utilities hire for different technical knowledge bases. Search using the specific asset type you've managed rather than the generic title alone, since hiring managers screen for hands-on experience with their own infrastructure.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Utilities manager interviews routinely include emergency-response scenarios, such as how you'd handle a main break or an unplanned outage affecting residential customers. Prepare two or three real examples where you led a cross-functional team through an unplanned event and can describe the outcome quantitatively.
Negotiate relocation into your offer conversation
Many utilities manager roles are tied to a specific service territory and cannot be done remotely, which limits your geographic leverage. If a role requires relocation, raise it during the offer stage rather than the screening call, and ask whether the organization offers a relocation allowance as part of the compensation package.
Utilities Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most utilities managers?
ORC, Logic, and Accenture are hiring the most utilities managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal governments and regional utility authorities consistently account for a large share of total postings nationwide.
How many utilities manager jobs are remote?
About 67% of utilities manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most utilities roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are regulatory compliance, utility program management, and energy procurement, where the work centers on data analysis and stakeholder coordination rather than on-site infrastructure oversight.
How do you become a utilities manager?
Start with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field, then build hands-on experience in utility operations, maintenance, or project engineering. Move into a supervisor or crew lead role to develop direct management experience, pursue a Professional Engineer license or a Certified Energy Manager credential, and demonstrate a record of managing budgets, regulatory compliance, and capital projects before applying to manager-level postings.
How do you get a utilities manager job with little experience?
Start by targeting utilities coordinator, operations supervisor, or assistant utilities manager postings, which share the same compliance and infrastructure knowledge base but require fewer years of management experience. Internships with municipal public works departments or investor-owned utilities are strong entry points. Earning a relevant certification early, such as a Certified Energy Auditor credential, signals technical commitment and can offset a shorter work history when you apply for your first manager role.
What does the utilities manager interview process look like?
Most utilities manager searches begin with a phone screen conducted by HR to verify your background and regulatory knowledge, followed by a panel interview with operations leadership, engineering staff, and sometimes a public works director. Expect at least one scenario question about emergency response or a major outage. Final-round candidates are often asked to present a short case study on a capital project, operational improvement, or compliance challenge they've led.
Where can I find and apply to utilities manager jobs?
You can find and apply to utilities manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your infrastructure specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. Migrate Mate pulls together postings from municipal governments, investor-owned utilities, and private facilities operators so you can compare active openings in one place.
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