The CARIAN Group
Project Development Project Manager I
Morristown, NJ · Mid · Contract
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$4,840 more — $99,840 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $99,840 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Computer Occupations, All Other" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Computer Occupations, All Other (15-1299) · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Equal Employment Opportunity CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- 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.
- Employment is contingent upon the candidate having and maintaining valid authorization to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Lead project kick-offs and establish cross-functional teams to evaluate, refine, and define project scope
- Manage projects from conceptual planning through the development phase, supporting handoff to execution teams at approximately 30% of the project lifecycle
- Lead multiple concurrent overhead transmission and substation projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV
- Maintain detailed project financials in coordination with cost analyst teams
- Maintain detailed project schedules in coordination with project scheduling teams
- Implement standardized project management lifecycle processes to ensure consistent documentation and execution
- Leverage technical background to effectively manage projects through early development stages
- Provide overall management of early project phases, including siting, environmental review, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, procurement support, constructability reviews, material planning, and transition to construction
- We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs.
- As a woman-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Minimum of 4-8 years of experience in the transmission and distribution industry
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to client project sites
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to defined deliverables
- Purpose-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
Nice to have
- Experience in engineering, project management, or a related technical discipline preferred
Compensation
- The base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $135,000 annually.
- This range represents a good-faith estimate at the time of posting; actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law.
- In addition to base salary, the role includes eligibility for bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company 401(k) match.
- $95,000 - $145,000
Company info
- Coordinate with technical teams to identify project interdependencies and establish overall construction sequencing strategies
- Serve as the primary point of contact with the utility client for development-phase activities, including coordination, strategic planning, scope management, and budgeting
- CARIAN is a leading, woman-owned, purpose-driven consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector.
- Position Overview
- This role leads projects from concept through the development phase, coordinating cross-functional technical teams and preparing projects for handoff to execution once projects reach approximately 30% design maturity.
Equal opportunity
- CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- The Company does not sponsor, and will not sponsor, employment-based visas or provide immigration support for this position
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