Project Manager

Description

Responsible for leading a cross functional team of Design and Construction Engineers in the execution of Distribution Projects from Initiation of the Project through Closeout, Responsible for managing project budgets, Responsible for interfacing with other Client departments for addressing project needs, Responsible for managing a program or portfolio of projects in a given region chartered to improve, maintain, or repair the electric utility distribution infrastructure, Responsible for communicating and interfacing with state l or regional management for specific project needs, Responsible for using Client systems for cost and schedule reporting and management., Responsible for negotiating and managing contracts and contractors, Must be able to work effectively in a matrix environment and manage employees without direct (hard line) authority, Must have superior interpersonal, leadership, communication, organizational, and presentation skills.

• Develop Project Scoping Plans (scope of work (Word), cost estimates (Excel), schedules (P6 - Scheduler), etc.)
• Update miscellaneous reports (Construction Report, etc.).
• Provide monthly status reports as required (e-Mail).
• Develop funding requests for approval (Excel).
• Lead the efforts of Client and Contractor personnel towards the safe and successful completion of capital projects through distinct phases: Initiation, Definition, Execution (Design and Construction) and Closeout.
• Maintain good documentation,
• Conduct Lessons Learned at the completion of each project and update the LessonsLearned database (Excel and e-Room).
• Develop and maintain work orders for approval (Power Plant).
• Provide weekly status reports (e-Mail).
• Participate in routine Construction meetings (teleconference).
• Develop Project Execution Plans (scope of work (Word), cost estimates (Excel), schedules (P6 - Scheduler), one-line drawings (CAD & PDF - Designer), layouts (CAD & PDF - Designer), etc.)
• Provide records for all significant meetings (e-mail).
• Hold Client personnel accountable through their direct Supervisors,
• Conduct Gate reviews with the Program Manager at the completion of each applicable Project Phase (Initiation, Definition and Closeout).
• Continually follow-up on key activities
• Update Project Cost Sheets every month (Excel).
• Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel;
• Maintain electronic central project file (e-Room).
• Keep Program Manager apprised of status, issues and needs,
• Participate in monthly budget reviews with Client Management.
• Develop Project Charter
• With assistance from Scheduler, perform schedule maintenance once per week (P6).
• Facilitate interactions with external Customers (phone, e-mail, meetings, etc.).

Requirements

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug free workplace. Applicants are subject to pre-employment urine drug screens.

Physical Requirements (With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation)

FLSA Exemption: Exempt (Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

• Four (4) Year Bachelor’s Degree in related field required;
• PMP preferred;
• Construction Management Experience in Electrical, Civil, or Commercial Required
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits employee to communicate effectively;
• Requires a proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written;
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permit the employee to perform routine office duties;
• Transmission System, Distribution System, Power Generation, and/or Municipal Utility Management experience required;
• Working offshore or in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels;
• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds;
• Must have superior interpersonal, leadership, communication, organizational, and
• Must have a proven ability to lead many diverse teams through successful completion of
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;
• Must possess advanced knowledge of MS Office suite of products (especially MS Word
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;
• MBA, Master’s Degree, or other Graduate Level Degree is preferred
• and MS Excel.
• Work is primarily conducted in an office environment (Private or Semi-Private office) but also requires occasional travel to off-site work locations;
• Requires a working knowledge of PMBOK;
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes;
• Program Management Experience Preferred
• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.
• presentation skills;
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection;
• Strictly adhere to Client’s procedures (note that practically all work is covered by some type of procedure; either written or implied).
• Requires Five (5) years with less than Ten (10) years of Project Management experience, Electric Utility
• Requires familiarity with Primavera software (v6.0 or newer) and/or Microsoft Project (P6 preferred);
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred;

Benefits

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to the requirements of EDG’s drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

Drug Free Workplace

Working Conditions

• Project Budget Responsibility from $250k to $100m+;

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance