What You'll Do

As a Project Manager II, you’ll lead the charge on planning and executing high-impact projects from start to finish. You’ll be the go-to for delivering work that’s on time, on budget, and aligned with client goals — all while navigating dynamic environments and rallying cross-functional teams. This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to shape critical infrastructure and leave your mark.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive client satisfaction, client end customers satisfaction where applicable, and support vendor engagement and commitment to project success.
• Develop internal JDFS processes, procedures and innovate solutions that enhance JDFS’ performance, job satisfaction, and company culture.
• Manage multiple concurrent infrastructure, utility, or IT/security projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, work breakdown structures (WBS), and status reports.
• Track performance metrics (KPIs) and communicate progress to stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead and coordinate interdisciplinary teams, vendors, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings, design reviews, progress check-ins, and final closeouts.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, quality, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify risks and issues proactively; drive resolution strategies that maintain schedule and budget integrity.
• Implement change control processes and manage scope adjustments as required.
• Maintain documentation, manage project records, and support audit-readiness and contract compliance.
• Coach junior staff, support onboarding of new team members, and contribute to internal process improvements.
• Collaborate with client on best practices, ensure support vendor performance, influence processes, procedures and innovative solutions.
• Additional functions, responsibilities, and engagements as assigned.

What You Bring

• 7+  years of project management experience, ideally in utilities, construction, IT, or security sectors.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.
• Proficiency with project tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, Primavera, or equivalent.
• Ability to influence, lead cross-functional teams, and build consensus.
• Out of the box mindset, see the big picture.
• Commitment to company culture, your career path, and co-worker success.
• Continuous improvement, your skills, company offerings, and approach
• Minimum BS/BA or equivalent education & experience
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred (or in progress).

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with commercial, utility clients and/or public infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., CPUC, DOE, NERC/CIP).
• Background in technology integration, construction management, or enterprise system deployment.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-accountability environments.

Why JDFS?

We believe great work starts with great people. That’s why we invest in our team with:

• A collaborative, people-first culture
• Growth opportunities and mentorship
• Flexible work options
• Competitive pay 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Holidays, PTO....FUN
• Comprehensive Learning Management System (LMS)
• Real ownership and impact on mission-critical work and company culture

What Else You Need to Know....

1. JD Forward Strategies provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws. 
2. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of JD Forward Strategies to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at HR@JDForward.com
3. Your employment with JD Forward Strategies is on an at-will basis, meaning either you or the Company can terminate the employment relationship, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without cause or notice. As an at-will employee, your employment with JD Forward Strategies is not guaranteed for any length of time. 
4. JD Forward Strategies (JDFS) intent is to be compliant with all Federal, State and Local Laws that protect the interest of our applicants, employees, and JD Forward Strategies.

Let’s build something that matters. Together!