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The job in short
Project manager.
ExcelProcurement
Details
- Found
- 6 d ago · posted 2026-10-19
- Location as listed
- Rockford, MI, USA
- Role
- Program / Project Manager
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Indiana - Rockford, MI, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Construction, Summary
As a Project Manager at Kent Power, you are accountable for delivering projects that drive measurable impact for both our customers and the organization. You own execution from kickoff through closeout—aligning field operations, financial performance, and customer expectations every step of the way.
This role sits at the center of how work gets done. You will lead projects end-to-end, bringing structure to complexity, driving accountability across teams, and ensuring consistent, disciplined execution. Beyond delivery, you’ll influence how we operate—strengthening processes, improving outcomes, driving safety, and helping scale the business through reliable, high-performance project execution.
Essential Functions
Lead project execution through regular coordination with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Manage client communications and maintain alignment on scope, schedule, and expectations.
Oversee vendor management activities, including purchase orders, pricing accuracy, and delivery timelines.
Manage subcontractor relationships, including procurement, negotiation, and performance oversight.
Maintain responsibility for project financials, including cost tracking, billing, cash flow, and ETC accuracy.
Participate in projects from bid phase through closeout, ensuring required documentation is accurate, complete, and timely.
Develop and manage annual project budgets, plan across multiple fiscal years, and report financial performance to leadership.
Collaborate with senior management to support organizational strategy and departmental objectives.
Coordinate with the purchasing team on vendor negotiations and cost controls.
Review and improve project management processes to support efficient system control and execution.
Support the training and development of project managers, including onboarding of new hires.
Qualifications: Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Three or more years of project management experience, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
PMP certification preferred, but not required.
Utility construction experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong ability to prioritize, manage, and execute work across competing projects.
Clear, effective communicator with the ability to engage internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across documentation, financials, and reporting.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions.
Effective time management skills with a focus on meeting project deadlines.
Ability to analyze complex problems and apply critical thinking to drive sound decisions.
Adaptable and effective in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
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