Utilities Project Lead

We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of.

• Experience in utility, construction, engineering coordination, or project management preferred
• Strong understanding of project coordination, scheduling, and stakeholder communication
• Familiarity with electrical distribution systems (preferred)
• Experience working with contractors, municipalities, and field crews
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent service requests and deadlines
• Customer-facing communication and coordination experience
• You possess a minimum of an Associate’s degree or higher is preferred.

• • Manage incoming Customer Service Requests for new or modified electrical service
  • Act as primary customer interface throughout project lifecycle
  • Coordinate between customers, contractors, general contractors, and internal teams
  • Track scope, milestones, and project delivery timelines
  • Maintain ongoing project updates in internal systems

  Project Evaluation & Scope Development

  • Review customer documentation (construction plans, load letters, technical materials)
  • Coordinate field walkdowns with engineering and design teams
  • Review sketches and designs (pole sets, facility replacements, system modifications)
  • Evaluate existing infrastructure capacity for new or increased electrical loads

  Cost Estimation & Contract Administration

  • Distribute project documentation to customers and contractors
  • Ensure contracts are executed and payments received before project advancement

  Construction Coordination & Compliance

  • Coordinate scheduling with field leadership and construction crews
  • Order service wire and meter equipment (OH/UG installations)
  • Initiate JULIE utility locates
  • Ensure permits, approvals, and locates are completed prior to construction

  Quality Assurance & Closeout

  • Coordinate post-installation inspections
  • Ensure compliance with ComEd standards
  • Track completion of all project scopes
  • Finalize documentation for project closeout

• An excellent benefits package including 401K match, gym and transit subsidies, continuing education reimbursement and much more
• A hybrid-work environment. From fully-remote to in the office each day, we empower our people to develop a schedule that fits each individual lifestyle
• A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
• The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long

Equal Employment Opportunity
Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primera’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.