Project Manager I

About the role

Responsible for taking a direct leadership role in accomplishing the mission and expanding the business unit through successful project management. Manages all aspects of project management through all phases of Commissioning levels 1-3.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Competent Person managing safety on the projects under their control.
  • Insures that Cx Team members have completed any project specific safety training required and that proper Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) have been performed for the work that will be conducted on the project.
  • Insures that toolbox training has been conducted and recorded on a weekly basis.
• Utilizes the company’s accounting, project management, and resource planning systems to accurately forecast project resource requirements and billing projections, as well as expenses on assigned projects.
• Updates project information as it is made available and proactively works to resolve resource conflicts as conflicts are generated.
• Determines how money will be spent to accomplish the Scope Of Work (SOW) and properly accounts for these expenditures. Identifies any variances that develop to SOW and advises Client in a timely manner of any potential change order as a result of these variances.
• Manages all financial aspects of the project to include project opening, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue projections, and project closeout.
• Creates and manages the budgeting process which includes estimating, value engineering, and managing the client's budgetary expectations through the project cycle.
• Understands and explains the circumstances driving all financial variances throughout the project cycle.
• Represents the company’s interest in delivery of services in accordance with the contractual requirements and company standards.
• Creates and manages an overall milestone schedule which includes all facets of the project and includes relevant owner, design, and construction team activities.
• Manages multiple members of the Cx Team which can include client representatives, vendors, and contractors.
• Plans and manages concurrent activities to accomplish desired project results.
• Completes the project opening process to reflect the contracted SOW. Develops a Schedule Of Values (SOV) based on a planned Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and reviews of project estimate.
• Completes the project close-out process to include commissioning reports, as-built documentation, operations/maintenance manuals, lessons learned that should be applied to future projects, SharePoint archiving and ultimate project performance.
• Maintains PI’s interest during client communication and withholds any potentially sensitive PI proprietary information.
• Participates in new project opportunities as well as presents proposals and credentials to Client.
• Develops positive working relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Manages the document control process as well as ensures proper and constant communication with project stakeholders (e.g. Client, construction, and design team).
• Led, and supervises, multiple project resources to include field technical staff for assigned projects.
• Collaborates with internal resources to manage a ‘new to’ client team transition.
• Collaborates with internal resources to manage a ‘new to’ each other CxE relationship for a project.
• Manages diversity of CxE levels over the course of a project or follow-on projects to achieve the SOW and budget.
• Identifies opportunities for professional development for self and pursues ongoing professional development training.
• Participates in and attends business development functions as needed to represent the company.
• Maintains positive outward projection of the company during formal and informal events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A. / B. S.) from four-year college or university; or four to six years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid passport.
• First responder (first aid + CPR) – company provided.
• OSHA 30 or local jurisdiction equivalent – company provided.
• NFPA 70E – Arc flash training – company provided.
• Code of ethics training – company provided.
• Additional safety training – company provided.
• Computer Skills: Word processing software, spreadsheet software, accounting software, scheduling software, and project management software.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B. A. / B. S.) from four-year college or university; or four to six years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Function

• Supervises subordinate supervisors who are managing projects that the PM-1 is ultimately accountable for. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all Operations resources deployed to these projects. Supervises approximately 4 employees in a non-direct report relationship.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, planning, assigning, and directing work, and resolving problems.

Leadership

• Provides direction and influences/motivates others to achieve goals.