Project Manager I, Energy

About the role

Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty, is a professional services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, substation engineering, and construction oversight on transmission, substation, and distribution projects ranging in voltages from 4kV to 765kV. Headquartered in Akron, OH, and working nationally, Welty Energy currently manages approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the completion of all activities for the low voltage engineering, design, procurement, and construction of major capital projects and programs specific to Electric Substation and Transmission upgrades.
• Coordinate with all applicable stakeholders on your project(s) to ensure communication across the lines is established and maintained throughout the life cycle of the project(s).
• Conduct technical reviews of specifications, drawings, contracts, addenda, and other construction documents to ensure constructability with our client’s standards and specifications while utilizing the technical expertise of others as needed.
• Conduct and direct project planning and status meetings to ensure schedule and financial adherence to projects are being maintained and significant issues are clearly disseminated to relevant participants.
• Provide schedule updates of the engineering, construction, and budget status of each project to the appropriate management teams (internal and external).
• Oversee and coordinate construction package reviews, pre-award meetings, field visits, and pre-award project site walk-downs.
• Act as the single point of contact for Construction on submittals, reviews, and coordination of required project information and documents.
• Avoid schedule interruptions and conflicts with other projects in the area by ensuring necessary outages are identified, submitted, and communicated in a timely manner.
• Avoid schedule interruptions and conflicts with other projects in the area by ensuring required permits are obtained for all fieldwork and required approvals are secured from applicable parties.
• Avoid schedule interruptions and conflicts with other projects in the area by assisting the Portfolio Manager(s) with the coordination, preparation, and reporting of significant activities on construction projects and programs, in addition, to performing other related tasks and assignments as required.
• Focus on stakeholder interaction and client expectations when planning and executing projects.
• Follow project management tenets to properly estimate, monitor, and control approved funding, resources, schedules, and project activities.
• Follow your client’s methods, processes, and policies while planning and executing projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or relevant experience in electric utility project management.
• Minimum of 6-14 years of experience in project management for the Utility sector (electric power such as Substation or Transmission).
• PMP preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership and organizational skills.
• Travel 10-20% travel will be required.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) contributions.