Project Manager 3 year contract to start out
Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office
Travel:
Approximately one site visit per week; no overnight travel required. Personal vehicle required for site visits with mileage reimbursement.
Position Overview:
The Transmission Project Manager will be responsible for managing planned and emergent capital construction projects within the geographic footprint of a major electric utility. This position will lead cross-functional project teams consisting of design engineers, material procurement specialists, construction management and planning personnel, and construction crews associated with each project. The Project Manager will be responsible for maintaining accurate project cost forecasts and schedules throughout the entire project lifecycle while ensuring project milestones and deliverables are completed on time. This position will typically manage multiple White or Green I projects in accordance with the Project Management Center of Excellence Project Profile Matrix.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage multiple transmission capital construction projects from planning through completion.
Lead cross-functional project teams consisting of engineering, procurement, construction management, planning, and construction personnel.
Develop and maintain accurate project cost forecasts.
Maintain and monitor project schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
Track project milestones and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
Identify and manage project risks, issues, and potential schedule or cost impacts.
Facilitate communication and collaboration between project stakeholders.
Apply project management principles to support successful project execution.
Make project-related decisions and resolve issues using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Conduct approximately one project site visit per week.
Build effective working relationships with stakeholders ranging from individual contributors through senior department leadership.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
Associate degree or graduation from a two-year college or university.
Working knowledge of project management principles.
Project-related work experience.
Experience with project decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Risk management experience.
Project leadership experience.
Proven ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
Previous utility industry experience.
Knowledge of construction management.
Experience with project scheduling and cost controls.
Utility technical certifications or training.
PMP or CAPM certification.
CMII certification.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
EEO and ADA Statement:
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