Program Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Kansas City/Omaha)

About the role

The Program Manager is responsible for leading a diverse team in the successful delivery of complex projects, from inception through final close-out, including the development and implementation of processes, procedures, strategy, execution plans, resource planning, risk management, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of overall Program strategic business initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership to the Program team; direct and coordinate the work of a multi-disciplined team, and ensure the efficient and cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Drive systems integration and the implementation of data collection, data management, data analytics and reporting tools to drive efficiency in reporting to enable strategic decisions regarding program budgets and schedule risks.
• Manage Program budget and expenditure of funds.
• Achieve stated targets and standards for the Program financial performance.
• Present monthly financial information to leadership including project revenue forecasts.
• Support strategies for cross-selling engineering services across the organization.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations for department staff.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.
• Interpret the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.
• Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management, business or related degree from an accredited program and 10 years related consulting experience, preferably in the engineering or construction industry required.
• Experience leading a multi-disciplined team that has executed and managed major projects or programs greater than $250 million preferred.
• Strong experience in client and business development.
• Expert experience in managing projects, which includes proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, project controls, system integration, owner’s engineering, real estate acquisition, permitting, environmental compliance, construction management, design team coordination & communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination. 3-5 years preferred.
• Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated success as to budget, savings and/or profit margins in completed projects.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies and tools including the use of Microsoft Project or equivalent.
• Extensive travel and or temporary or permanent relocation to the project location will be required.