Principal Consultant Project Manager - Utility Return on Equity & Cost of Capital at Concentric Energy Advisors in Washington, DC

Job description

• We are seeking a Principal Consultant Project Manager - Utility Return on Equity & Cost of Capital - to manage complex utility consulting engagements. This role is designed for an experienced professional who has in-depth experience with Return on Equity or Cost of Capital analyses and is ready to take the next step in their career, managing both project engagements and employee teams.
• This is a visible, client-facing leadership role, shaping regulatory strategy and managing project engagements.
• *This is a hybrid role, with three days per week in-office in our Washington, DC location and two days per week working remotely.*
• Clear, defensible analysis that stands up under cross-examination.
• The judgment to balance technical rigor with regulatory strategy.
• Comfort operating in high-stakes, adversarial settings.
• The ability to translate complex concepts for senior decision-makers.
• A reputation for integrity, credibility, and professionalism with regulators, clients, and peers.

Responsibilities

• As a Principal Consultant Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing most aspects of various client engagements – including communicating with clients on project scope project updates, working within budgets, delegating work to colleagues, and ensuring all deliverables are client-ready and free from any errors. Additional duties include:
• Return on Equity & Cost-of-Capital Practice Area Management
• Manage and review cost-of-capital and return on equity analyses for electric transmission and/or natural gas pipeline clients.
• Advise clients on rate filings, compliance filings, settlements, and contested proceedings.
• Written Testimony & Prudence Matters
• Contribute to producing ROE and Cost of Capital documents including preparation and defense of written testimony, exhibits, workpapers, and discovery responses.
• Support litigation strategy in close coordination with internal teams, external counsel, and client leadership.
• Participate in hearings, settlement negotiations, and technical conferences.
• Client & Practice Management
• Manage multi-disciplinary consulting teams and complex engagements from scoping through final deliverables.
• Act as a trusted advisor to utility executives on various topics.
• Contribute to business development opportunities by leveraging professional relationships, regulatory credibility, and expert reputation.
• Help shape and evolve Concentric’s ROE and Cost of Capital offerings, including mentoring junior staff and strengthening analytical standards.

Requirements

• Required Experience
• 10+ years of experience in ROE and Cost of Capital matters, gained through:
• Consulting,
• An investor-owned utility,
• A regulatory agency (including former FERC or state commissions staff), and/or
• A Big 4 or similar professional services firm.
• Demonstrated experience managing ROE and Cost of Capital analyses for electric transmission and/or natural gas pipelines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with experience presenting complex positions to regulators, attorneys, and senior executives.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or similar preferred).
• Master’s degree, MBA, or PhD strongly preferred.
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively in team environments.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and professional judgment.
• Willingness to travel for hearings, client meetings, and regulatory proceedings (U.S. and Canada).

Skills

Required

• Return on Equity (ROE) analysis
• Cost of Capital analysis
• Project management
• Client communication
• Written and oral communication
• Attention to detail
• Organization
• Professional judgment

Benefits

• Base salary range: $167,500 - $212,700, depending on level and experience, plus annual incentive compensation bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Account with company seeding, extensive paid time off programs, tuition reimbursement and a focus on learning, development and training for continual career growth.
• Opportunity to become a shareholder in an employee-owned firm and participate directly in Concentric’s long-term success.