Senior Project Manager - Energy

Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates

At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.

We’re looking for someone who wants to help build something.

Not just manage projects. Not just maintain client relationships. Build a market.

At Interstates, we’re continuing to grow our Energy business and are looking for a Senior Project Manager who wants to play a major role in shaping where it goes next. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ownership, sees opportunities before others do, and wants to help establish the vision, relationships, and operational foundation for long-term growth.

We’re looking for someone who can:

Build strong, lasting client relationships

Create trust through execution and accountability

Help drive growth within the energy market

Lead complex industrial energy projects with confidence

Influence strategy while staying close to operations

Help establish how Interstates shows up in the energy space for years to come

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Project Manager – Energy, you’ll lead complex industrial and energy-related projects from kickoff through commissioning and closeout.

You’ll help:

Lead full lifecycle project execution including planning, execution, forecasting, and turnover

Manage projects involving power generation systems, SCADA integration, and behind-the-meter energy solutions

Coordinate across construction, engineering, OT, and automation teams to keep projects aligned

Drive accountability around scope, schedule, budget, and project performance

Identify project risks early and proactively solve issues before they escalate

Manage client communication, project reporting, and stakeholder alignment

Support commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, and operational readiness activities

Lead change management efforts including scope adjustments and financial impacts

Improve project delivery standards, tools, reporting, and operational processes

Mentor project managers and coordinators across teams

This role requires someone who can operate strategically while also staying close to execution details.

What Makes This Role Different

You’ll help shape the future direction of our Energy business

You’ll lead highly integrated projects across multiple business units

You’ll help establish processes, standards, and operational structure as the market grows

You’ll work directly with clients to build long-term partnerships and trust

You’ll have visibility across construction, engineering, OT, and operational teams

You’ll influence process improvement and project delivery standards company-wide

You’ll be trusted to solve problems, lead people, and drive outcomes

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and performs well in high-accountability environments.

7+ years of project management experience in industrial, automation, infrastructure, or energy-related environments

Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects

Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, scheduling, and resource management

Ability to lead across teams and influence without direct authority

Strong communication and client relationship skills

Comfortable navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and operational challenges

Experience with ERP systems, scheduling tools, and project reporting platforms

Bonus if you have experience with:

SCADA systems or industrial automation projects

Power generation or behind-the-meter energy systems

Construction and engineering coordination

Process improvement or operational standardization initiatives

PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred

Equivalent industry experience will also be considered

Industrial, manufacturing, energy, automation, or EPC project experience strongly preferred

Location & Travel

This position can be based remotely, with preference toward candidates located near our offices in:

Omaha, NE

Sioux Center, IA

Sioux Falls, SD

Fort Collins, CO

Travel is expected approximately 25% of the time based on project and client needs.

Compensation

Expected compensation range for this role is approximately $135,000–$160,000+, based on experience, project background, and overall fit for the role.

Interstates Describes Its Culture as Family-Like

Caring co-workers treat each other like family

Be treated like an individual, not just a number

Flexible schedules support work/life balance

Team events, lunches, and social activities

Opportunities to give back through community involvement

Our Why

Providing opportunities for our people

Making a difference with our clients

Pursuing a better way

Benefits of Working at Interstates

401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Flexible Schedule

Bonus Incentives and Merit Increases

Career Coaching and Development

Advancement Opportunities

If you’re looking for a role where you can help shape a growing market, lead meaningful energy projects, and build lasting client partnerships while influencing the future direction of the business — we’d love to connect.

What You Should Know Before You Apply

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Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace.  Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.