Senior Project Manager - Power

About the Role

As leader of the project team, you will manage the day-to-day execution of engineering projects in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with requirements and standards set forth in the project contract(s) for our most complex and large-scale projects in the Power Lifeline Sector. Your advanced technical knowledge and extensive project management experience will be pivotal in guiding projects to successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, multi-disciplinary engineering projects from initiation through close-out for the Power Lifeline Sector.
• Manage all aspects of project execution, including scope, stakeholder management, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate highly matrixed project execution teams to ensure resources are focused on the right activity at the right time to meet project schedules.
• Lead project meetings, including progress reviews and problem-solving sessions.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Ensure availability or seek out adequate resources to support the project.
• Develop and implement detailed project plans, including risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations to support project scope, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Function as the key project representative for clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing concerns.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure technical aspects of the project are properly managed.
• Lead overall project coaching, conflict resolution, facilitation, motivation, and negotiation.
• Communicate with Senior Leadership, clients, and stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Management Team to ensure project schedules and costs are managed and tracked to plan.
• Monitor project progress and take corrective actions to keep projects on schedule, updating the project plan as needed.
• Monitor and control project budgets to prevent overspending and track all financial transactions related to the project.
• Monitor ongoing project health and track key metrics.
• Adhere to Ulteig governance policies and procedures for project success.
• Apply a deep understanding of contract strategy with both prime and client agreements to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ensure best practices are shared and implemented effectively across projects and teams.
• Understand business objectives and stakeholder needs deeply.
• Provide training and support to all project team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Maintain customer focus to meet or exceed customer expectations and represent Ulteig professionally.
• Strive for individual excellence by seeking challenges, self-development, and demonstrating high levels of expertise, commitment, self-confidence, and integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of project management experience, with significant experience in engineering projects; power industry experience preferred.
• Technical engineering knowledge, with the ability to understand and coordinate solutions for complex engineering challenges.
• PE, PMP, CCM, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams, including project and/or program management, services, engineering, operations, and procurement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Planview Adaptive Work), with advanced understanding and experience in scheduling and cost planning.
• Microsoft Dynamics (Finance & Operations) experience preferred.
• Openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have permanent work authorization to work in the US.

Benefits

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

At Ulteig, we prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

Pay

Target base compensation range for this role is $130,400 - $176,500. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role, and comparison to other employees already in this role.