Principal Project Manager

Description

• Key interface for external customer work involving transmission and substation projects including presentation of billable costs to the customer and negotiating schedules.
• Acquire and manage contract resources by participating in the contractor selection process, prepare contact requisitions, approve change orders and contract payment authorizations and evaluate contractor performance.
• Acquire zoning variations and permits for large projects by presenting project details to city zoning boards and public hearings.
• Lead and coach team members to improve performance and meet or exceed expectations. Mentor less experienced colleagues.
• Perform backup role for Manager Project Management.
• Collaborate with other project managers, work management, and functional managers to assure optimal utilization of resources.
• Manages large and/or highly complex and often unique projects requiring application of established project management principles and techniques. Directly accountable to deliver project on time and at or below budget.

Requirements

• For non-construction project management: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field and 7-10 years relevant project management or related experience, OR in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 9-12 years or relevant project management or related experience
• Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., Utility design/planning/construction or Information Technology experience)
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience (manager roles)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or achieve PMP within two years of job entry
• Primary communicator with the project sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues including executive level presentations.
• Master's degree in engineering (or advanced technical degree) or Business Administration
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, communicate effectively, engage others in the required processes, and hold people accountable
• Proven leadership ability in a high-performance culture
• Valid driver's license and access to an automobile
• Professional Engineer License
• For construction project management: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 7-10 years relevant project management or related experience, OR in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 9-12 years relevant project management or related experience;
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience managing large, complex projects using project management techniques including; A. Planning and Control (product /work breakdown structures, critical path analysis, scope control techniques) B. Issue and Risk Management (identification, assessment and management of project risks including contingency plans) C. Project Management Tools (methods and techniques for planning, scheduling, resource balancing, monitoring cost) D. Business Case Development (cost/benefit evaluations including net present value analysis) E. Progress Reporting (cost/schedule curves, project status report, earned value analysis)

Benefits

• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $114,400.00/Yr. – $157,300.00/Yr.
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Referral bonus program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance