Sargent & Lundy

Project Manager 1 - Substation & Transmission

Sargent & Lundy$100K — $152K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of project management experience in utility, construction, or engineering sectors
  • Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary teams
  • Experience in capital project management
  • Acted as a liaison between firm and clients
  • Ability to effectively multitask and handle competing priorities
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Team-oriented mindset
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Willingness to travel 10-25% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Manage project execution, including contract administration and resource planning
  • Own all aspects of project performance from safety to client experience
  • Oversee all phases of project life cycle from initiation to close out
  • Lead and mentor project team members to ensure accountability
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget
  • Support reporting of key performance indicators for projects
  • Identify and control construction risks and changes
  • Develop clear and concise project reports to meet client requirements
  • Analyze issues and provide actionable solutions

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with remote and office work flexibility
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being
  • Annual discretionary bonus opportunities
  • Recognition and awards for employee performance
  • Focus on professional development and team collaboration
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 offer you the opportunity to manage the execution of multiple transmission, substation and distribution projects. The position will involve coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of capital project execution.

  • Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management
  • Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project life cycle
  • Accountable for all phases of the project life cycle from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and close out
  • Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability; mentor and coach team members
  • Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders
  • Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
  • Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items
  • Identify and control construction risk
  • Recognize, identify, track and control change
  • Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors
  • Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
  • Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results
Qualifications

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

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • 7+ years of experience in Project Management of Utility, Construction, Engineering, or other relevant experience
  • Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
  • Experience in capital project management
  • Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
  • 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
  • Engineering design experience is a plus
  • PMP Certification is a plus
  • Construction/field knowledge or experience is a plus
Compensation Range$100,019 - $152,807 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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