Principal Project Manager - Transmission & Substation

About the role

We manage complex projects involving multiple disciplines and operating areas, including contract resources. We ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, and we collaborate with other project managers and functional managers to optimize resource utilization.

Responsibilities

• Manage large and/or highly complex projects using established project management principles and techniques.
• Directly accountable for delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Communicate with external customers, including presenting billable costs and negotiating schedules.
• Collaborate with other project managers, work management, and functional managers to ensure optimal resource utilization.
• Lead and coach team members to improve performance and meet or exceed expectations.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues.
• Acquire and manage contract resources by participating in the contractor selection process, preparing contact requisitions, approving change orders, and evaluating contractor performance.
• Perform backup role for Manager Project Management.

Position Scope

The Project Manager is responsible for project budgets, team performance, and developing strategic plans to implement projects for various organizations. Responsibilities include managing scope, budget, and schedule to within approved parameters and providing structured and detailed reports to the appropriate Management team.

Qualifications

• For construction project management: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 7-10 years relevant project management or related experience, OR 9-12 years relevant project management or related experience; Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field and 7-10 years relevant project management or related experience, OR 9-12 years or relevant project management or related experience.
• 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 9-12 years or relevant project management or related experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or achieve PMP within two years of job entry.
• 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).
• Proven leadership ability in a high-performance culture.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, communicate effectively, engage others in the required processes, and hold people accountable.
• Valid driver's license and access to an automobile.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience (manager roles).
• Master's degree in engineering (or advanced technical degree) or Business Administration.
• Professional Engineer License.
• Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., design/planning/construction experience).

Pay and Benefits

Annual salary varies based on skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $117,600.00/Yr. – $161,700.00/Yr. Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%. 401(k) match and annual company contribution. Medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and disability insurance. Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave. Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support. Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement. Referral bonus program. And much more.