Power & Energy Project Manager (Remote)
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Power & Energy Project Manager to provide technical leadership and manage the administrative, commercial, and technical components of extra-high-voltage transmission and substation projects. This position is responsible for the overall performance of moderately sized to large, complex projects or project portfolios.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and communicate with management, technical disciplines, project teams, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage project cost and schedule objectives using internal and customer systems.
- Lead the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scopes of work, schedules, and resource plans.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost controls, and change management.
- Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to customers, technical leads, and business leaders.
- Identify issues related to scope, risk, budget, or schedule and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships by understanding project needs and providing tailored solutions.
- Promote adherence to established processes and develop new procedures when needed to improve consistency and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with project safety requirements and enforce applicable safety standards.
- Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company resources, project funds, and professional conduct.
- Perform additional responsibilities based on business and project needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering; project management; construction management; engineering technology; physical sciences; or a related technical discipline.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience, including significant project management responsibility within an architecture, engineering, and construction firm; utility; EPC organization; or power-delivery consulting environment.
- Strong knowledge of project delivery processes and project management principles.
- Experience managing projects through delivery models such as design-bid-build, engineering-procurement-construction, and progressive design-build.
- Strong analytical, organizational, financial, and business-management skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to guide mid- to senior-level project team members.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance and quality control requirements.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project demands, schedules, and deadlines.
- Advanced technical writing and computer skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint, and related project-management tools.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and compliance with applicable company policies.
Benefits
This direct-hire position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; retirement savings; paid vacation and sick leave; paid parental leave; and paid time off. The following locations will also be considered: Freeport, ME; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Fort Wayne, IN; Oakland, CA; Fayetteville, AR; Tulsa, OK; Columbus, OH; Vancouver, WA; Portland, OR and Omaha, NE. Salary: $119,600-$213,200 annually (Depending on experience and qualifications).