Project Manager – Smart Utility

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. Develop and monitor project plans for AMI deployment projects, including accurate timelines for each involved department .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing AMI deployment projects, including smart water meter installation and utility modernization, while ensuring compliance with utility regulations and municipal guidelines. Proficient in vendor management, project coordination, and utilizing utility software platforms for effective data integration.

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AMI TechnologiesSmart Water Meter SystemsVendor ManagementProject ManagementPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Utility InfrastructureProject PlanningData IntegrationProblem-SolvingDeployment of Large-Scale AMI Projects

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationTroubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsSharePointScheduling ToolsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Utility RegulationsMunicipal GuidelinesSmart Utility SoftwareMulti-Utility ExperienceMetering Industry Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and monitor project plans for AMI deployment projects, including accurate timelines for each involved department
Improve, develop, and track smart water meter installation, software integration, and utility modernization projects
Apply knowledge of utility regulations, municipal guidelines, and technical standards relevant to AMI projects
Oversee integration of smart utility software platforms with customer systems, ensuring operational readiness and data accuracy
Coordinate project meetings with contractors and vendor partners, including kickoff and progress meetings
Collaborate with departments to plan and execute projects
Maintain and update project plans for real-time accuracy
Share best practices and support cross-functional AMI sales and deployment strategies
Communicate project needs and status to field leadership and proactively flag barriers or delays
Troubleshoot and resolve complex deployment problems
Apply problem-solving skills to address complex deployment challenges
Maintain knowledge of metering and AMI industry standards, methods, and materials and provide value suggestions
Independently determine approaches to solutions and make decisions under uncertainty
May oversee project completion, including planning, assigning, monitoring, reviewing progress and accuracy, and evaluating results
Contribute to employees' professional development without hiring or firing authority
Travel overnight 20% to 50% of the time and conduct occasional field visits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
5–8 years of experience in utility infrastructure, smart meter deployment, or related project management
Experience with AMI technologies and smart water meter systems
Familiarity with utility software platforms and data integration
Strong vendor management and subcontractor coordination skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and scheduling/reporting tools
Experience with municipal contracts and utility regulations
Experience with deployment of large-scale AMI projects for meter lines using Sensus, Neptune, Kamstrup, or Master Meter
Multi-utility experience
Frequent travel requirement; ideal candidate lives near a major airport
PMP certification preferred
Willingness to obtain PMP certification preferred if not currently certified

Benefits

Comp & perks

Primarily remote office-based work
Occasional field visits
Equal employment opportunity protections