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CARIAN · 1 week ago

Business Lead / Project Manager, Project Origination

South Plainfield, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$105K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. They are seeking a Business Lead / Project Manager to support the development and early-stage origination of major utility capital projects, focusing on feasibility assessments and project planning activities.

AdviceConsultingInformation TechnologyProject ManagementRisk Management

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead technical and business feasibility studies for transmission, distribution, substation, and grid modernization projects

Review engineering designs, system impacts, risks, and constructability considerations

Align project scope with engineering, planning, asset management, environmental, real estate, and construction groups

Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, funding requirements, and resources

Monitor stakeholder adherence to project milestones and escalate non-performance as needed

Maintain accurate project documentation, including meeting minutes, decision logs, and version-controlled records

Support RFP preparation, vendor evaluations, requisitions, and contract closeout

Lead and coordinate cross-functional project meetings and ensure clear communication of action items and responsibilities

Prepare presentations, reports, and decision-ready materials for project leadership

Track activity funding levels and identify when additional funding is required

Qualification

Utility planning experiencePMP certificationProject managementSAPPrimavera P6MS ProjectAnalytical skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationCollaboration skills