Business Lead Project Manager, Project Origination at Carian

Business Lead / Project Manager Project OriginationLocation: South Plainfield (Hybrid 3 days a week)Job Type: Full-TimeAbout UsCARIAN is a purpose-driven woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management business intelligence and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity trust excellence and accountability our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.Position OverviewCARIAN is seeking a Business Lead / Project Manager to support the development and early-stage origination of major utility capital projects including transmission distribution substation and grid modernization initiatives. This role focuses on conducting feasibility assessments evaluating technical and financial assumptions coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and advancing projects toward constructability. The Business Lead will support business cases funding strategies project controls and project planning activities within a structured utility environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead technical and business feasibility studies for transmission distribution substation and grid modernization projectsReview engineering designs system impacts risks and constructability considerationsAlign project scope with engineering planning asset management environmental real estate and construction groupsManage scope schedule budget risks funding requirements and resourcesMonitor stakeholder adherence to project milestones and escalate non-performance as neededMaintain accurate project documentation including meeting minutes decision logs and version-controlled recordsSupport RFP preparation vendor evaluations requisitions and contract closeoutLead and coordinate cross-functional project meetings and ensure clear communication of action items and responsibilitiesPrepare presentations reports and decision-ready materials for project leadershipTrack activity funding levels and identify when additional funding is requiredQualificationsBachelors degree in Engineering Finance Business or a related field required5 to 10 years of experience in utility planning engineering project development or capital project managementStrong project management skills with experience managing scope schedule budget and riskExperience collaborating with cross-functional utility stakeholdersFamiliarity with SAP Primavera P6 MS Project or similar tools preferredStrong analytical written and verbal communication skillsPMP certification preferredExperience supporting investor-owned utility programs is a plusWhy CARIANPurpose-driven work. Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities.Industry reputation. Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results.Career growth. Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams.Collaborative culture. Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships.Competitive total rewards. Strong compensation full benefits 401(k) match and meaningful work.Equal Employment OpportunityCARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications performance and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic. As a women-owned firm dedicated to the power sector we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism expertise and integrity at every level.CompensationThe base salary range for this role is $105000 to $135000 annually based on a full-time equivalent schedule. This range represents a good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on experience qualifications and other factors permitted by addition to base salary the role includes eligibility for bonus incentives a comprehensive benefits package and a company 401(k) match.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Agile,Business Analysis,Visio,Waterfall,Requirements Gathering,Project Management,Sharepoint,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,SDLC Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 105000 - 135000