Project Manager, Electrical Distribution - Eastern Pennsylvania

About the role

The role involves performing various project management processes/activities through all stages, from project inception through closeout. Project types primarily include Electrical Distribution projects (greenfield, brownfield rebuilds/expansions, equipment/asset replacements/upgrades, etc.) throughout Eastern Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Work with team members to ensure complete compliance with all safety procedures at site.
• Report safety compliance issues and safety incidents to Orbital and client supervision.
• Work with team member / crew supervision to stop unsafe activities.
• Drive project tasks to completion.
• Host and/or attend regularly scheduled project meetings to maintain working knowledge of project status and gather information needed to complete required tasks.
• Participate in on-site field walkdowns and contribute to project goals/objectives in a group setting.
• Provide input to improve processes/procedures as appropriate to maximize efficiency and performance of the Project Team as a cohesive unit.
• Occasionally climb ladders and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrate ability in daily task planning, strategic task planning, as well as understanding of determining priorities amongst multiple projects.
• Willing to ask questions and seek training required to execute and supplement knowledge required to properly execute tasks.
• Learn and use multiple software systems as required.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• 8-10 Years Project Management Experience
• Experience in Electric Utilities
• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities
• Able to perform financial planning and forecasting
• Certified in basic computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe)
• Certified in scheduling software (P6) and provide schedule updates as required
• Organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented
• Able to work well in a group setting and manage simultaneous tasks
• Willing to travel as needed

Benefits

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.

About Orbital

Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.