Project Manager-Utilities / Construction Webster, TX (onsite)

Position Summary

The Project Manager I is responsible for driving various customer-specific and internal projects to completion. This role helps the Power Contracting Operations Group create value through analyzing project results and making business decisions based on these analyses.

About the Role

Maintain proper levels of quality control, meet all project schedules, and ensure an efficient utilization of resources. Communicate project status to management and to the client. Develop project specifications and implement practices to achieve defined objectives.

Essential Functions

• Direct project supervision and project workflow.
• Maintain proper levels of quality control, meet all project schedules, and ensure an efficient utilization of resources.
• Communicate project status to management and to the client.
• Develop project specifications and implement practices which will achieve defined objectives to the satisfaction of the client and of management.
• Manage/develop models for reporting operational KPIs and information flow into monthly performance reports.
• Interact with other members of the Finance and Operations group to lead analysis of information in preparation of monthly leadership reports.
• Support members of the Finance and Operations group to aide understanding and articulation of business drivers and performance.
• Develop, track, and submit projected revenue, earned value, and other operational metrics.
• Additionally, assist Estimating department in putting together new estimates based on the historical reporting from past projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of utility-related project management experience.
• Detailed knowledge of project management fundamentals.
• Financial studies and knowledge of the electricity and electrical construction market is preferred.
• 4-year college degree preferably in operations, project management, or business management.
• Experience in project structuring.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to interface with all levels of an organization and build trusting relationships in short periods of time.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, including financial statement interpretation.
• Working knowledge of standard accounting principles, project accounting practices, and financial systems.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications with MS office application proficiency.
• Proven success in developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
• High commitment to achieving goals and plans.
• Demonstrated skills in written communications; ability to compose basic as well as complex technical documents, formal letters, invoices.
• Demonstrated skills in oral communications; ability to make presentations to both small and large, diverse groups.
• High energy level with the ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a bias for action.
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Competencies

• Critical Thinking
• Safe Attitude
• Self-Motivated
• Work independently
• Leadership Skills
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Bi-Lingual (preferred)
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members
• Must have valid driver license

About Us

Power Contracting is a turnkey utilities solutions provider that builds, maintains, and grows infrastructure across the western half of the United States. We continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower, and equipment to perform any job. As a premier full-service electrical contracting company, we offer a wide range of expertise that spans power and civil construction services across infrastructure markets. From project inception to final completion, we have the experience, knowledge, and team to make your project a success. Our portfolio is continually evolving with the needs of our customers, and we will work with you to develop and implement the best approach for your job.