Project Manager – Smart Utility

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. Develop and monitor project plans with accurate timelines for each involved department .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing AMI deployment projects, including smart water meter installations and software integration, while ensuring compliance with utility regulations and municipal guidelines. Proficient in vendor management, project planning, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve operational readiness and data accuracy.

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AMI TechnologiesSmart Water Meter SystemsVendor ManagementProject ManagementPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningData IntegrationUtility RegulationsSmart Utility SoftwareCreative Problem-SolvingDeployment of Large-Scale AMI ProjectsScheduling ToolsReporting ToolsMulti-Utility ExperienceKnowledge of Metering Standards

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationTroubleshootingProfessional Development Support

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsSharePointUtility Software Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Utility InfrastructureMunicipal ContractsSmart Meter DeploymentAMI Deployment ProjectsSensusNeptuneKamstrupMaster Meter

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and monitor project plans with accurate timelines for each involved department
Improve, develop, and track AMI deployment projects, including smart water meter installations and software integration
Understand and apply 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 kickoff and progress-update meetings with contractors and vendor partners
Collaborate cross-functionally to plan and execute projects
Maintain and update project plans for real-time accuracy
Share best practices and support AMI sales and deployment strategies
Communicate project needs and status to field leadership and alert leadership to timeline barriers
Troubleshoot complex deployment problems and apply creative problem-solving
Maintain knowledge of metering and AMI industry standards, methods, and materials and make value suggestions
Potentially oversee project completion and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring, reviewing progress and accuracy, and evaluating results
Contribute to employees’ professional development without hiring or firing authority

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
Willingness to travel regularly to Norfolk, Virginia
Frequent travel is required; preference for living near a major airport
Experience with deployment of large-scale AMI projects for meter lines, including Sensus, Neptune, Kamstrup, or Master Meter
Multi-utility experience
PMP certification preferred; willingness to obtain it preferred if not currently certified

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity employment practices
Primarily remote office-based work
Occasional field visits
Overnight travel requirements of 20% to 50% of the time