Project Mgr

UNICON International, Inc.

Roanoke, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Bid Analysis, Bidding, Budgeting Software, Business Administration, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Administration, Construction Contracts, Construction Estimates, Construction Management, Construction Safety, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cost Estimates, Customer Satisfaction, Delivery Management, Dental Insurance, Develop Methodologies, Driver's License, Economic Analysis, Establish Priorities, Leadership, Materials Engineering, Microsoft Product Family, Negotiation Skills, Options Analysis, Organizational Development/Management, People Management, Performance Analysis, Plan Meetings, Power Outages, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Management, Procurement Management, Procurement Planning, Production Systems, Project Control, Project Estimates, Project Evaluation, Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Control, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Startup, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Roanoke, VA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Job Title: Project Mgr
Location: Roanoke, VA
Work Model: Onsite

Project Manager for special JV long term project.
40 hour work week. Possibility of OT.
Travel (25%) consists of daytrips to multiple overnight stays to visit sites in West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. Estimated one week a month for travel.
Job Designation is onsite 5 days a week.
Potential to convert, as a reminder client does not sponsor. This could be a 5yr+ project.
Valid State DL required.
Candidates should be local to Roanoke, VA area within a 50 mile radius.
PM experience in utility and major construction is necessary. IT and Telecom experience does not qualify for this role.
PMP certification is preferred.
Knowledge of P6 and PMBOK
Proficient in Micro Soft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Multi level collaboration.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Manage, or assist in the management of, base, intermediate, and/or complex projects and progressively develop to managing intermediate projects in a matrix team environment. Provide leadership, direction, coordination, and effective communication to initiate , plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects in a safe, efficient, economical, risk-balanced approach to achieve short and long range goals and to obtain maximum customer satisfaction . Provide project transparency and develop relationships and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers, enabling them to make sound business decisions. Enable and promote team level continuous improvement activities that increase quality and optimize delivery of value.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
1. Conduct or assist in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating assigned project activities. Perform coordination and administrative tasks as delegated by the lead project manager(PM) or supervisor. Act on behalf of the lead PM or supervisor during times the project manager or supervisor is unavailable. Develop an understanding of various project management principles and techniques and successfully implement these techniques in project management for the organization.
2. Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the client System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm.
3. Develop, review and coordinate the project plan, schedule, budget, tools, and staff. Perform coordination role as assigned to increase awareness in all knowledge areas of project plans. Perform Lead PM role as assigned to increase awareness and build proficiency in all knowledge areas of project plans.
4. Communicate project details and status updates. Lead planning meetings and project/outage updates with supportive role in stakeholder presentations. Provide written and oral reports and other communication.
5. Develop working relationships with the project team, plant and operating company staff, internal and external customers or partners, contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Foster teamwork and seek customer satisfaction.
6. Provide guidance and feedback, to improve design, systems, procedures, schedules, and costs. Provide specific guidance in these areas and begins to challenge others at an apprentice level of informed understanding in all project work.
7. Ensure, or assist the lead PM in ensuring, efficient and timely performance of project work activities. Proficient and effective in assisting the lead PM and/or delivers similarly when leading intermediate projects on their own.
8. Develop and manage procurement plans for necessary outside resources. Manage, or assist in managing, contracts for outside services, including developing requests for proposals, evaluating competitive bids, selecting vendors, participating in contract negotiations, overseeing vendor performance/quality, ensuring work is performed in accordance with the contract, etc.
9. Conduct or assist in closeout processes, including an analysis of the success of the project with respect to accomplishing the project objectives and realizing project benefits.
10. Develop an understanding of the client project management organizational standards and assist in the management of projects to those standards. Adhere to the guidance and standards put forth by the client Project Management Governance Committee.

WHAT’S NEEDED

Education: Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, project management, or related field of study with 3 years qualified experience, or two-year Associate's degree in the same disciplines with 5 years of qualified experience.

Qualified experience includes outage management activities, business administration, major construction field experience, project estimating, controls, and engineering, and/or comparable experience in a competitive production environment. Knowledge in construction safety, negotiations, scope development/control, cost estimating, construction contracting, project controls/reporting, and quality control are beneficial. Experience in utilities or power systems.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license required.

Additional Requirements:
1. Individuals will be progressively assigned the PM lead role on a project for continued development depending on the level of knowledge, experience, and leadership competency including successful completion of certification.
2. Develop and provide effective leadership, team building and meeting management skills as outlined by certifying body and the client leadership competencies and values. Develop confidence in ability, and demonstrate the motivation and attitude, to lead a team and a project to successful conclusion.
3. Develop understanding and apply economic analysis techniques. Develop an acumen for the business and profession with an emphasis on overall cost, schedule and risk management.
4. Develop understanding of the Engineering & Design, Procurement, Contracting, Estimating, Construction and Startup procedures and processes. Begin to influence optimization of a project and ensure project team utilizes the latest applicable guidelines and requirements.
5. Develop a working knowledge and begin to demonstrate ability to apply certifying body PM tools and techniques.
6. Develop and apply learned skillsets in strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment and prioritization of project activities. Globally view the project from all angles such as safety, constructability, sequence, changing conditions, contingencies, contractual, predictability, level of priority, sense of direction and sense of productivity to quickly identify/avoid/mitigate project risks.
7. Set team requirements and expectations to manage deliverables and hold team members accountable. Demonstrate willingness to provide constructive feedback.
8. Learn to take independent action and know when to elevate an issue.
9. Develop understanding and skills around the process of scope management, evaluation of technical options, and common project risk factors and mitigation methods.
10. Develop understanding and apply knowledge, and provide input and oversight of the documents used to procure labor, service, material, and engineered equipment.
11. Develop understanding and apply knowledge of: contract components and development process, critical drawing and document hand-offs.
12. Travel typically 25%, however greater travel may be required in support of specific assignments.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance
· 401(k)
· Other standard benefits as applicable

ABOUT UNICON
UNICON is a workforce solutions provider with over 35 years of experience supporting organizations across a variety of industries. We partner with our clients to deliver skilled professionals while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and long-term relationships. UNICON is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

About the Company

UNICON International, Inc.

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