Utilities Project Manager Jobs in Texas

A Utilities Project Manager in the utilities industry is responsible for managing and overseeing various projects related to utilities such as water, gas, and electricity systems. These professionals plan, coordinate, and direct utility projects from conception to completion, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards. They are tasked with risk management, contract negotiation, budgeting, resource allocation, and team management. They also liaise with stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies, and ensure adherence to safety regulations and compliance standards.

Key skills for a Utilities Project Manager include excellent leadership and communication skills, project management expertise, proficient knowledge in utility systems, and the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and problem-solving abilities are also vital. They should hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Certified Construction Manager (CCM). Prior experience in the utility industry is a must, often in roles such as a Utility Engineer, Utilities Supervisor, or Project Coordinator, which provide the necessary technical knowledge and industry experience required for this position.

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McMillen

Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Design a career and build your future... Because it matters! McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our growing construction division! This position will be based out of our...

McMillen

Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Design a career and build your future... Because it matters! McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to join our growing construction division! This position is required to travel to projects...

Sr Manager Energy Market IT

  • San Antonio, TX
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  • San Antonio, TX
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We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and...

Wildfire Mitigation Project Manager

  • Fort Worth, TX
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  • Fort Worth, TX
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At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We...

Water Resources Project Manager

  • TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • TX
  • 3 hours ago

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and...

Project Manager - Public Works

  • The Woodlands, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • The Woodlands, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Landscape Architecture, MEP Engineering, Public Works, Right of Way, Structural Engineering, Subsurface Utility Engineering/Utility Coordination, Surveying, Transportation, Water Resources and Water/Wastewater...

Project Manager - Michels Power, Inc.

  • Dallas, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 5 hours ago

Energy initiatives....

Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 15 hours ago

STVs San Antonio, TX location is seeking a Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager for our Water Practice Group....

Project Manager

  • Houston, TX
  • 16 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 16 hours ago

Project Manager Are you a Project Manager motivated to deliver the best service to your customers? Would you like the opportunity to further develop your career with a global energy technology...

Battery Reserve Project Manager/Engineer/Test

  • Houston, TX
  • 19 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 19 hours ago

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need...

Environmental Project Manager

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 19 hours ago

At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee-ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly...

Business Development Manager: Oil & Gas

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago

Veolia Water Technologies, an industry leader in providing water and wastewater solutions to industrial and municipal customers. Veolia Water Technologies is a Veolia company....

Project Manager

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision Siemens Energy or Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision....

Project Manager 1 - Primoris Renewable Energy

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager, Projects will be responsible for leading and managing the successful design, construction execution and completion of a renewable energy project....

Outside Business Development Manager

  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago

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Utilities Project Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Project Management: How to be a Successful Project Manager
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Learn to be a successful project professional by continuously evaluating the efforts of your projects and making sure that they are aligned with the goal of supporting your company's mission as...
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Salary for Utilities Project Manager Jobs in Texas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireUtilities research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Utilities Project Managers in Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.6%
Master's Degree
28.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Associate's Degree
7.6%
High School or GED
7.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.7%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Utilities Project Managers in Texas
2-4 years
31.8%
4-6 years
31.8%
10+ years
13.6%
1-2 years
9.1%
8-10 years
4.5%
Less than 1 year
4.5%
None
4.5%


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