underground-submarine-cables-project-manager-detroit

Burns & McDonnell

Detroit, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, Budgeting, Business Services, Change Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction Administration, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cost Engineering, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Direct Marketing, Document Control, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Design, Financial Projections, Government, Human Resources, Legal, Manufacturing, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Oil and Gas, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Profit & Loss, Progress Reports, Project Control, Project Estimates, Project Execution, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulations, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Service Delivery, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Detroit, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago

Description

Our Transmission & Distribution global practice is seeking a Project Manager to join our growing Underground and Submarine Cable business in our Detroit office. The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of underground distribution and or transmission work. Project Managers are expected to proactively grow client relationships into repeat business and expand service offerings. They will be responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and the establishment and maintenance of a professional and satisfactory relationship with the client, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders. Additionally, the Project Manager will assist with pursuing new clients and maintaining existing clients through direct marketing responsibilities.

Primary responsibilities of the Project Manager will include:

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

  • 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.

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

  • Assist with internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact with clients regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support, and schedule attainment.

  • Manage all aspects of project communication

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

  • Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the clients satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.

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

  • Travel to clients and project locations is expected periodically.

  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management, or related degree from an accredited program, and 7 years of applicable experience required.

  • Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.

  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency in using Microsoft Office

  • Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

  • Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-MI-Detroit

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 261932

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D

About the Company

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