Project Manager

Closes:

May 5, 2026

Job Description

This Project Manager role supports Avista’s Energy Delivery group and is responsible for the successful delivery of engineering and construction projects across Avista’s service territory, from project initiation through closeout. This role will lead substation, transmission, and interconnection projects of varying size, complexity, and risk and is accountable for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Projects may range from small capital or non‑capital efforts to large, complex infrastructure projects involving multiple internal and external partners.

Work assignments require extensive knowledge of project management concepts, principles, and practices, as well as discipline‑specific expertise related to engineering, construction, and utility infrastructure delivery.

Responsibilities

- Lead engineering and construction projects from initiation through closeout, defining and managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and deliverables.

- Establish and lead cross‑functional project teams - coordinating work across engineering, construction, operations, asset management, contractors, and other stakeholders. Duties could also include coordinating work across multiple physical locations within Avista’s service territory.

- Apply and adapt project management methodologies and discipline‑specific expertise appropriate to project size, complexity, and risk; incorporate process improvement practices and lessons learned.

- Lead pre‑construction scoping, estimating, and baseline schedule development, collaborating with engineering and asset management analysts to apply historical, analogous, and other cost estimating techniques.

- Manage engineering and construction execution to ensure alignment with approved scope, cost, schedule, safety, quality, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

- Develop and manage integrated project plans, including cost, schedule, resource, contingency, and communication plans; conduct financial analysis and life‑cycle cost forecasting.

- Partner with Project Controllers and other project team members to ensure accurate expected spend projections, schedule status, and resource forecasts.

- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; address cost, schedule, and performance issues and escalate as appropriate.

- Acquire and manage contracted resources and professional services; participate in bid, award, negotiations, change management, and partnering agreements; integrate vendor work and manage performance.

- Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, regulators, contractors, and community representatives; communicate project status and translate complex technical and financial information for audiences at all levels of the organization.

- Ensure project documentation, governance, and compliance with applicable safety, legal, regulatory, and record retention requirements

- Contribute to continuous improvement of PMO standards, tools, and delivery practices.

Requirements

Associate Project Manager:

- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study that is relevant to the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required, with preference given to those with BA/BS in construction management, project management or related technical field.

- Requires a valid driver's license.

- Associate level project management certification preferred.

- 1+ years relevant experience

- Working knowledge of key operational business processes and concepts required

Hiring Range: $77,595 to $100,486

Project Manager I

- BA/BS from an accredited college or university in a field of study that is relevant to the required knowledge, skills and abilities

- Requires valid driver's license

- Associate level project management certification, such as Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM), or ability to obtain within one year

- 3+ years' relevant experience including 1 year of construction or other technical project management experience

- Manage a team and personal dynamics to effectively drive projects forward, lead project meetings, develop creative and innovative solutions, and build relationships with internal/ external stakeholders

Hiring Range: $88,336 to $114,838

Project Manager II

- BA/BS from an accredited college or university in a field of study that is relevant to the required knowledge, skills and abilities

- Requires valid driver's license

- Professional level project management certification, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or ability to obtain within one year

- 5+ years' relevant experience including 3 years of construction or other technical project management experience

- Manage multiple teams and personal dynamics to drive projects forward, work effectively with senior staff members and management, manage unique resource group for the delivery of projects, lead complex project meetings, demonstrate knowledge of projects and technical requirements from relevant functional area, and lead process improvement initiatives

Hiring Range: $100,378 to $131,496

Project Manager III Includes The Above Requirements Plus

- Professional level project management certification. (I.E. Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM)). - 7+ years of related or relevant experience including 6 years of construction or other technical project management experience.

- Ability to demonstrate advanced knowledge of and competency in project management and technical requirements from relevant functional area, lead the most complex and technical projects in the functional area, effectively collaborate with external regulatory, governmental, business, or customer groups, and work with senior management, building agreement and influencing.

Hiring Range: $114,207 to $150,183

Other Combinations Of Education And Experience May Be Considered. Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane, Washington headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with additional day(s) determined by the manager. To Apply

We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employee’s various knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile

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Total Rewards

At Avista, our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication drives the value we deliver to our customers and communities. That’s why we prioritize the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our team members and their families.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career. Our offerings include:

- Affordable healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverage

- Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match

- Incentive programs rewarding performance and contributions

- Competitive paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation

- Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind

- Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health

- Education and development support including tuition assistance

- Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact

- Other optional benefits from Legal insurance, Pet insurance, and more (Eligibility subject to Bargaining Unit affiliation)

To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

We are committed to maintaining a competitive and equitable total rewards package that attracts and retains a diverse, skilled, and engaged workforce.

In compliance with state laws, we provide the full salary range for each position, along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is $77,595 to $186,159. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to humanresources@avistacorp.com

. Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.