Project Manager - Transmission and Substation Team

About the role

Welty Energy is a professional services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, distribution engineering, substation engineering, and construction oversight. Based in Akron, OH, and working nationally, Welty Energy manages approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities in the Midwest and Northeast regions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with all applicable stakeholders on your project(s) to ensure communication is established and maintained throughout the life cycle of the project(s).
• Act as the primary point of contact with the client regarding your project(s).
• Conduct technical reviews of specifications, drawings, contracts, addenda, and other construction documents to ensure constructability with 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 equivalent years of experience in electric utility project management field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project management for the Electric Utility sector.
• High voltage experience strongly preferred.
• Forecasting and budgeting experience required.
• PMP preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership and organizational skills.
• Travel 15-20% travel required including initial onboarding, annual all-hands meeting, and to client sites.

Benefits

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