Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Minneapolis)

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Aid with internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
• Manage all aspects of project communication.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems and implement the project execution plan.
• Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.
• Assist in developing and implementing business development and marketing activities for T&D engineering and construction consulting services including the electric, gas and telecommunication market segments of the T&D industry.
• Drive profitable growth of existing clients and the development of new clients in a manner that is consistent with T&D’s Regional Office structure and Account Management through prospecting, client relationships and assessment of target markets that support sales and marketing strategies.
• Participate in the strategic planning and development of sales and marketing plans and activities related to trade shows, trade journal advertisements, and customer relationship functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited curriculum.
• Minimum of seven years of utility project experience with at least 3 years related project management experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contracts on project-related matters.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel.
• Valid driver's license required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including insurance, disability, time off, wellness programs, ESOP, and 401(k) retirement program.