Project Manager - Substation (Vancouver, WA)

About the role

Our Transmission & Distribution Global Practice is seeking a dynamic and driven engineering Substation Project Manager for the Pacific Northwest, based out of Vancouver, WA. This key role involves managing and overseeing the successful execution of high-impact projects, driving business growth with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong leadership.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include driving project profitability and quality, timely and efficient project completion, and cultivating positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and industry peers. The candidate will also contribute to expanding our business portfolio by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, directly manage multiple projects across multiple clients, and grow the T&D business profitably, aligning with our core values of safety, client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, and outstanding service.

• Responsible for planning, budgeting and establishing/achieving critical project objectives.
• Responsible for the overall success of projects (safety, quality, and profitability).
• Provide management of engineering projects from concept to completion with a basic understanding of siting, permitting, planning, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, and material management.
• Work closely with the Project Team to confirm deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction.
• Identify project opportunities early and facilitate go/no-go decisions, determine project fees, write proposals, prepare and lead client presentations, and negotiate contracts.
• Support development and maintenance of business plan; lead and support proposal efforts to support profitable growth.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Responsible for internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, and risk management.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish and/or reinforce project controls systems.
• Report regularly on progress, cost, profit, schedule, design questions, project risks, and any issues requiring support.

Additional responsibilities for the engineering Project Manager may include account management, quality reviews, staff performance feedback, collaboration with other Project Managers, and staff development.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited curriculum and a minimum of 7 years of engineering design and engineering project management experience. The position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change, strong project management skills, and a strategic perspective.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited curriculum.
• Minimum of 7 years of engineering design and engineering project management experience.
• Ability to travel, valid driver's license required.
• Strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications Include 10 years of engineering design and engineering project management experience and Professional Engineering (PE) registration.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $150,000.00-330,000.00 Yearly. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.

Schedule

Full-time, with travel required approximately 20% of the time.