Project Manager - Power Delivery

About the role

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our team in Lake Mary, FL as a Project Manager - Power Delivery. This is an opportunity to join Westwood’s highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner
• Work as a trusted partner for our clients
• Oversee the technical execution of various projects
• Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources
• Review, interpret and act upon business metrics including utilization, backlog, work in process and account receivables
• Prepare, maintain and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
• Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing
• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
• Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs
• Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
• Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
• Write proposals and participate and/or lead interviews
• Grow, mentor and train staff
• Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners
• Lead business development activities
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions
• Ensure division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

Requirements

• Outgoing, friendly, approachable
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage design projects in a profitable manner
• Understanding of alternative delivery methods
• Knowledge and experience with the full roadway project lifecycle from preliminary studies through final design
• General knowledge of construction with experience providing construction phase services
• Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects
• Experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and overall duties involved in managing a design team
• Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work and qualification packages
• Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies
• Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff
• Ability to coach and motivate others

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering
• Licensed Professional (PE) or PMP
• 3+ years of progressive experience in design
• 5+ years of Transmission, Distribution or Substation project delivery experience
• This position requires travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States
• Able to work on-site at the Lake Mary, FL office