Title: Project Manager
Phoenix, AZ, US, 85027
Pay Range: $85,000 - $175,000
Centuri companies consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.
Who We Are
Connecting People to Possibility
As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI) with $3 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility and energy infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market.
Whether in the field or providing essential behind the scenes support, Centuri offers professional growth opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well-being.
As a Project Manager, you will own full lifecycle delivery, from preconstruction and budgeting to safe, profitable closeout. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will drive project safety, quality, schedule, and client relations across complex commercial, industrial, and mission-critical builds.
What You'll Do
- Lead electrical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout, ensuring strict compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and contract requirements.
- Direct Assistant PMs, Project Engineers, and Superintendents; partner closely with field leadership to align manpower, maintain optimal crew ratios, and foster a strong safety culture.
- Oversee project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow, and monthly billings; manage the end-to-end change order process to protect project profitability.
- Review plans, specs, and submittals to identify scope gaps or constructability risks early; manage RFIs, equipment procurement, and long-lead material deliveries.
- Serve as the primary contact for owners, general contractors, engineers, and subcontractors, leading progress meetings and driving collaborative problem-solving to build long-term relationships.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and quality, maintaining precise, up-to-date project records, contracts, and change communications across all teams.
- Perform other project management tasks as requested by leadership.
What You'll Have
- 5+ years of progressive project management experience in electrical construction or major infrastructure projects; Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
- Strong knowledge of large-scale electrical systems (MV distribution, switchgear, generators, UPS, critical power) and ground-up construction practices, with the ability to interpret complex drawings, specs, and contracts.
- Proven track record leading project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, labor productivity, change orders, RFIs, and subcontractor/trade coordination.
- Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage field teams, partner with GCs and owners, and drive safety and accountability.
- Experience with Data Center/Mission Critical builds, union environments, Procore/MS Project, OSHA safety training, or PMP certification; ability to travel to job sites as needed.
What You'll Get
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Paid Time Off
- Company sponsored Healthcare Plan including Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- HSA Account with Company Contribution
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Access to our Employee Stock Purchase Plan featuring a 15% stock discount
- Profit Sharing
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Student Loan Payment & 529 College Saving Program
- Company Paid:
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Program
Work Environment
- Work is performed in a 50% office and 50% field work at warehouse and construction sites
- Flexibility to work different schedules and stay late with little or no notice
- Can read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
- Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
- Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
- Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
- Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Legal Stuff
- Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
- Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
- Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Our Commitment to Opportunity
This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix