Project Manager

EXPERIENCE

- 5-7 Year(s) Experience in engineering, construction, project controls, project management and/or procurement experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with Primavera scheduling tool

- Project Management experience in transmission and substation breaker replacement projects

- Electrical engineering background/education or construction management

- Able to review drawings and perform material takeoffs

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

- Required A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University in Construction Management, Project Management, or other relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

- Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred but not required.

SUMMARY:

The Project Manager I assures quality workmanship and on-time delivery to the client for all projects assigned. Responsibility includes the efficient utilization of United Grid Solution resources to enhance the return on investment of these resources. The incumbent does not have the authority to hire or terminate employees. Generally, hiring, termination, and reprimanding of employees will be the responsibility of the Area Manager/Department Manager/Regional Vice President.

The incumbent’s primary responsibility is to accomplish the assigned task within the parameters of quality and time frames which are acceptable to the client and the company.

The incumbent is fully responsible for the overall operation of a project/contract to include the safety and well-being of its employees, safeguarding company funds and property, and generally represents the company with respect to the client. The incumbent is expected to complete projects to the satisfaction of the client, consistent with cost, schedule and contractual requirements. They ensure that established company goals are realized while maintaining client relations that will enhance future business.

The incumbent must have the appropriate combination of education, experience, expertise, and competency to perform successfully according to the project’s/contract’s level of financial risk and complexity. Attainment of the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute is recommended.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Coordinate and direct project workflow for internal and external initiatives with all stakeholders.

- Communicate project status to management and stakeholders.

- Develop project specifications and implement practices which will achieve defined objectives to the satisfaction of stakeholders and management.

- Maintain all confidence regarding highly sensitive and proprietary information.

- Maintain expected levels of quality control

- Meet all project schedules.

- Utilize project resources efficiently.

- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

- Ability to proactively identify potential project problems or opportunities, analyze the issues using all appropriate resources, develop alternatives, and arrive at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.

- Clearly understands scope of work and contract requirements for his/her area of responsibility.

- Supports or conducts formal presentations to clients and/or management.

- Maintains consistent communication with management on key project issues, potential client issues and approach to resolutions.

- Demonstrates command of the schedule goals, key milestones, and approach to the work embodied in the schedule.

- Builds client confidence and nurtures positive client relationships.

- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Excellent organizational and planning skills

- Demonstrated negotiating and decision-making skills

- Demonstrated skills in providing leadership, motivation, vision, and direction to project team

- Strategic thinking and ability to identify business improvement opportunities

- Communicate and work with senior management

- Demonstrated skills in verbal/written communications

- Demonstrated management and business skills

- High energy level with the ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

- Proven success in developing and maintaining relationships

- High commitment to achieving goals and plans

- Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

- MS Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and Teams)

- Provide multi-disciplinary team leadership

- Budget management and financial strategy

- Strong communication skills with Clients and Client team members

- Proactive approach to anticipate or offer support to Client needs

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

United Grid Solutions is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

United Grid Solutions is a Non-Union Company