Project Manager - Make Ready Design
About the role
The Project Manager at Sigma is responsible for managing small to large-scale complex projects from initiation to close-out. They liaise between project members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure proper communication, accurate and on-time reporting, and management of the schedule. The Project Manager also serves as a mentor and coach to assistant project managers, leading kickoff meetings and discovery calls, developing proposals, and overseeing project planning and execution.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with project members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables, requirements, schedules, costs, and meeting plans are communicated.
- Prepare project change orders and/or correction actions in collaboration with the client, Project Engineer(s), and Operations Manager.
- Maintain and grow client accounts, prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and sales materials to clients, and proactively identify opportunities to upsell or cross-sell additional offerings to existing customers.
- Monitor and report on key metrics, customer satisfaction, and performance against objectives.
- Ensure the orderly closure of projects, including finalizing all project activities, obtaining client acceptance, and conducting post-project evaluations.
- Document lessons learned and share best practices with the organization.
- Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project success and develop risk mitigation plans and contingency strategies.
- Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring financial goals are met.
- Manage project invoicing.
Requirements
- Education: H.S. Diploma or equivalent, with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience: 5+ years of relevant industry experience, 3+ years of Project Management experience.
- Project management certification preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Results-driven with a focus on achieving successful project performance, customer satisfaction, and organic sales growth.
- Demonstrated understanding of commonly used project management concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Adaptability and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Available during core work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.
- Able to pass a background check, drug test, and driving record check.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Competencies/Skills
- Project Management
- Utility Industry
- Electrical Power Distribution
- Power Distribution Design
- Budget Management
- Risk Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Team Collaboration
- Project Planning
- Schedule Management
- Financial Management
- Communication Skills
- Project Forecasting
- Project Cost Control
- Stakeholder Communication
- Risk Mitigation
- Strategic Planning
- Industry Trends
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Standards
- Resource Allocation
- CAD Software
- GIS Systems
- Utility Standards
- Substation Design
- Distribution Automation
- Load Analysis
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About Sigma Technologies
Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with over 500 team members across 30+ states. Founded over 25 years ago, our work for the power and telecommunications industries has helped create a positive impact in communities across the country. Our core values—Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency—fuel our culture. We are TeamSigma™. To learn more about working at Sigma, view our video and career page.