Boswell

Lead Responsible Engineer - Project Manager

South Hackensack, NJ

About This Job

Lead Responsible Engineer - Senior Project Manager (SPM)

Due to continued growth and Client request, Boswell is seeking a Senior Project Manager (SPM) with proven Leadership/ management of transmission, substation, distribution, and/or information technology projects consisting of cross-functional teams that can involve multiple disciplines and multiple operating areas including contract resources. This SPM must have significant Electric Utilities Project Management experience and will be responsible for managing or supporting the management of project's scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance of multiple projects and programs through business case / capital approval process, development and execution of project plans and project closeout. These projects have budgets that will typically range from $250K to $50 million.

Primary Duties

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Responsible and accountable for leading or supporting overall project and program performance for projects / programs including transmission, substation, distribution, gas, information technology, and organizational initiatives

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Ensures project / program costs, schedule, scope and risks are managed, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits schedule and spending

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Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements

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Interface effectively forming good working relationships with team members, line managers, internal interfacing organizations and contract service providers as applicable

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When leading projects, is the primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues, including executive level and interdepartmental presentations

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Coaches and leads team members to ensure project team members understand their respective responsibilities and complete assigned tasks

When leading projects, identify and obtain project team resources

Job Scope

This Senior Project Manager is an individual contributor accountable for leading projects for various organizations. In this role, the SPM will actively manage performance, scope, budget and schedule within approved parameters and providing structured and detailed reports to the appropriate Management team. Tasks may include but are not limited to, ensuring the completion of business cases, budgetary approvals, project scheduling, requirements engineering, design and engineering tasks, vegetation management reviews, project reporting, project financial analysis, major equipment procurement, environmental analysis, obtaining real estate and relationship management with external customers, vendors, state and local agencies, and regulatory agencies. Interacts routinely with key internal and external stakeholders including senior management, the Utility's customers, and governmental and regulatory officials.

Minimum Qualifications

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For both construction and non-construction Project Management: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 15 years of relevant Electric Utilities Project Management experience

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Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change

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Ability to work independently and as a Team Leader including the ability to handle conflicting priorities in a multi-task environment

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Demonstrated leadership, communications and presentation skills

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Demonstrated ability to develop/ implement process enhancements and efficiencies including performance

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Demonstrated project management skills, writing skills and PC skills including Work, Excel, Access, Power Point, Project, Passport

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Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., Utility design/planning/ construction or Information Technology experience)

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Certification in Project Management from an accredited institution/ university/ college or PMI Institute: This may include either Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other Certification(s)

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Demonstrated proficiency and experience managing projects

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Proven proficiency in job budgeting, costing and performance metrics reporting

We recognize that the best way to provide services of the highest quality is by investing in our employees. Our competitive compensation and benefits include:

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Expert training & mentoring by Senior licensed PEs and our all new Boswell Academy

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Medical, dental, and vision insurance

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Company-paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance

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Short-term and long-term disability (LTD and STD)

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Flexible spending account (FSA)

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Health savings account (HSA)

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401K with a company match

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Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, sick days, and holidays

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Tuition assistance

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Employee referral bonuses

AAP/ EEO/ M/ F/ D/ V Statement

Boswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES Please note that BOSWELL Inc. is hiring directly and does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a current, signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, BOSWELL ENGINEERING will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, BOSWELL Inc. explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of BOSWELL Inc..

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