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We partner with electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.\nPosition Overview\nCARIAN is seeking a Project Development Project Manager to support early-stage development of large-scale transmission and substation capital projects for a major utility client in New Jersey. This role leads projects from concept through the development phase, coordinating cross-functional technical teams and preparing projects for handoff to execution once projects reach approximately 30% design maturity.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead project kick-offs and establish cross-functional teams to evaluate, refine, and define project scope\n\nManage projects from conceptual planning through the development phase, supporting handoff to execution teams at approximately 30% of the project lifecycle\n\nLead multiple concurrent overhead transmission and substation projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV\n\nCoordinate with technical teams to identify project interdependencies and establish overall construction sequencing strategies\n\nMaintain detailed project financials in coordination with cost analyst teams\n\nMaintain detailed project schedules in coordination with project scheduling teams\n\nImplement standardized project management lifecycle processes to ensure consistent documentation and execution\n\nLeverage technical background to effectively manage projects through early development stages\n\nServe as the primary point of contact with the utility client for development-phase activities, including coordination, strategic planning, scope management, and budgeting\n\nProvide overall management of early project phases, including siting, environmental review, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, procurement support, constructability reviews, material planning, and transition to construction\n\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering\n\nMinimum of 4-8 years of experience in the transmission and distribution industry\n\nExperience in engineering, project management, or a related technical discipline preferred\n\nStrong organizational and planning skills\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\n\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to defined deliverables\n\nValid driver’s license and ability to travel to client project sites\n\nWhy CARIAN\nPurpose-driven work - Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities\n\nIndustry reputation - Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results\n\nCareer growth - Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams\n\nCollaborative culture - Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships\n\nCompetitive total rewards - Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work\n\nCompensation\nThe base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $135,000 annually. This range represents a good-faith estimate at the time of posting; actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, the role includes eligibility for bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company 401(k) match.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nCARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a woman-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.\nEmployment is contingent upon the candidate having and maintaining valid authorization to work in the United States. 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