Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager will lead the development and execution of high voltage engineering, maintenance and construction projects in industrial or utility settings, playing a key role in the proposal effort and managing the project through close-out. The Project Manager will be a strategic and confident leader who demonstrates competency and proficiency in developing effective teams by holding others accountable; applying a variety of knowledge and skill sets to solve problems and appropriately/constructively responds/engages employees and/or customers. This position will establish objectives and plans to improve the efficiency, quality and reliability of field service operations for an established yet growing business line.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the project proposal and bid process in conjunction with the Sales department.
• Negotiate, approve and execute contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals, estimating, budgets, labor costs and report writing.
• Review, evaluate and implement project specifications, drawing releases and design changes.
• Interface with internal, third party and customer technical and engineering groups to understand and coordinate requirements for all scopes of work.
• Routinely Communicate project status, risks, schedule and costs to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Use and maintain schedules to measure time and production to meet requirements.
• Allocate resources per schedule and workload forecast.
• Monitor project cost and schedules.
• Lead a multi-discipline project team of technicians in support of assigned projects.
• Manage all technical requirements, procedures and necessary qualifications for employees to allow the group to self-perform all aspects of substation maintenance and repair to perform high voltage services for clients.
• Coordinate third party or subcontracted services as needed to complete job scope and process invoicing.
• Review Field Service reports before sending them to customers.
• Ensure site specific training for technicians is scheduled.
• Develop and sustain a continuous improvement culture.
• Field service work required at times to support checkout, commissioning site services, troubleshooting, emergency response, safety audits, etc.
• Some travel may be required.
• Manage all aspects of substation maintenance, repair, testing and commissioning operations, as well as a unique suite of specialty high voltage services.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions through technical writing.
• Understand the requirements of the customer (internal/external) and implement quality work processes.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.
• Maintain professional and positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
• Manage direct reports and their performance plans that outline means to improve performance and provide opportunity for development.
• Promote and comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities as needed.

Safety is the top priority for our organization. The Project Manager will champion safety for direct reports and peers. The safety of our employees is our first responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 6 years of related experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in supervision/management.
• Must be highly organized, able to handle multiple tasks, and meet varying deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively