Sargent & Lundy

Associate Project Manager - Substation & Transmission

Sargent & Lundy$74K — $113K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in construction or engineering with focus on project controls and scheduling, ideally in the power sector
  • Strong understanding of construction trade sequencing, particularly in civil and electrical fields
  • Experience in the energy or utility industries
  • Proven organizational and prioritization skills under deadline pressure
  • Advanced MS Excel skills for detailed data management
  • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality deliverables

Responsibilities

  • Interface with project leadership to coordinate management functions throughout project lifecycle
  • Implement project controls and methodologies to help meet project goals
  • Assemble documentation to support project reporting and client requests
  • Create and optimize workflows and procedures
  • Support contract processing and project setup activities
  • Develop periodic reports for project monitoring and decision-making
  • Maintain project financials and logistics, including processing purchase orders and change order logs

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility between home and office
  • Potential for participation in yearly discretionary bonus programs
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support overall employee well-being
  • Opportunity to gain extensive knowledge and experience within the power industry
  • Travel opportunities to client offices and project sites, enhancing professional exposure
Full Job Description
Description

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office.

 

This position will interface with project team leadership and stakeholders to coordinate project management functions throughout the project life cycle in support of Grid work. The role will provide an opportunity to understand and develop solutions to meet Project Management needs and Client requirements for the successful execution of projects. Using a variety of industry and proprietary software tools, and under the direction of project leadership, you may perform the following tasks:

  • Understand S&L and client procedures and processes, and ensure project team deliverables are in compliance
  • Implement project controls and project management tools and methodology
  • Assemble supporting data and documentation in response to project team and client requests
  • Create workflows, processes, flowcharts, and procedures
  • Support contract processing and new project setup
  • Develop and compile periodic project reporting to support project monitoring and decision making
  • Compile and coordinate the preparation of invoice packages
  • Process Subcontractor Purchase Orders with procurement department
  • Work with project management and controls department to maintain budgets, update accruals, and forecast cash flow
  • Prepare, maintain, and track Change Order Logs and RFI Logs
  • Attend project walkdowns and regular site visits to interface with contractors and material vendors
  • Attend or run regular project stakeholder meetings and document minutes to disperse to the team
  • Help prepare and compile proposals, org charts, and PowerPoint presentations
  • Coordinate with project management to organize, report and present project financials, schedule status, risks and mitigation plans, contract backlogs, project status, and staffing plans
  • Provide training and supervise administrative assistants
  • Travel to client offices and project sites, as required
Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • 3+ years of construction or engineering internship, co-op, or work experience which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry
  • Knowledge of field/site work sequencing including civil, structural, electrical, and other related trades in the power, heavy civil, or commercial construction industry
  • Experience within the energy, power, or utility industry
  • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel in creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels
  • Eager to cultivate program and project knowledge to make a valuable impact to the PMO team operation; willing to engage with others to understand PMO team and client needs
  • Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail
  • A high school diploma or GED
  • Comfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • A BS in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar degree
  • Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera
  • Familiarity with finance and accounting systems
  • Engineering design experience is a plus
  • PMP Certification is a plus
  • Construction/field knowledge or experience is a plus
Compensation Range$74,353 - $113,595 Transparency StatementSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus. Awards & Recognition

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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