Senior Project Manager, Transmission & Distribution - Michels Pacific Energy, Inc.

About the role

Michels Pacific Energy, Inc. is a sought-after energy contractor that builds and maintains transmission lines and distribution networks, both above and below ground, and repairs damage caused by natural disasters. As a Senior Project Manager, you will manage all phases of large complex projects or multiple large-sized projects, directly supervise Associate Project Managers and Project Managers, and ensure all aspects of project success.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and follow all health, safety policies, procedures and regulations.
• Directly supervise Associate Project Managers and Project Managers; carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Under minimal supervision and provide guidance to assigned project staff, review project proposal or plan to fully understand the scope of the work and contract to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.
• Proactively build and sustain relationships with clients and general/sub-contractors, both while on the job and through networking outside of work. Ensure we are proactively communicating with the client at all times.
• Confer with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties and responsibilities. Hold productive meetings and present information to both small and large groups and resolve problems or escalate as appropriate.
• Responsible for contract management: initial conversations through final project close-out. Additionally, once awarded/executed, serve as the point of contact for customers (internal and external) on contractual matters, ensuring timely review and reconciliation/approval of variations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, 7+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Experience with T&D.
• Experience with Project Management software (Primavera, Project, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• PMP, PE certifications is desired.
• Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles with may be driven and an acceptable driving record.
• Able to travel.

Benefits

• We are committed to hiring the best people and giving them the best equipment.
• We are dedicated to improving the West Coast’s energy infrastructure.
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality.
• We are family owned and operated.
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year.
• We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title.
• We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.