Project Manager

Primary Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Project Manager will include:

• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including routing/siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, procurement, construction administration, and closeout.

• Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships, and focus on repeat work within each client account.

• Serve as the primary point of contact with clients.

• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.

• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.

• Own internal project financials (detailed, accurate project cost forecast and accruals), legal coordination, risk management, and change management.

• Manage all aspects of project communication.

• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement project execution plans.

• Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are provided to the clients satisfaction and that projects follow internal QA/QC guidelines.

• Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and matters requiring support.

• Work with department managers for appropriate project staffing and support the development of the Distribution team by assisting with hiring, training, and mentoring.

• Travel to clients and project locations is expected.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering, construction, or a related field from an accredited university.

• Additional applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive Distribution Engineering experience, including 3 or more years of experience managing engineering projects required. Completion of a masters degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.

• Must have experience with the production of distribution design and construction documents.

• Requires knowledge and experience working with the NESC code, as well as other industry codes and standards.

• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.

• Demonstrate prior success in project management.

• Proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients.

• Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

• Ability to travel.

• Valid drivers license required.

• Previous consulting experience preferred.