PDS General / Power Delivery Substation
This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.What You'll Do- Project Leadership & Execution
- Lead cross-functional planning/engineering/construction teams in the execution of utility substation design & construction projects.
- Develop and manage key project planning documents, including:
- Project Execution Plans
- Project Initiation Documentation
- Communication Plans
- RFI Log Creation and Maintenance
- Meeting Facilitation and Engagement of Stakeholders
- Log of Meeting Minute
- Meeting Status Reporting
- Bi-Weekly Project Portfolio Reporting
- Monitoring and Controlling Project Progress
- Drive accountability to scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
- Ensure all Mesa & assigned client business processes and procedures are followed
- Schedule & Budget Management
- Monitor and control project schedules and budgets
- Project Forecasting and Accruals
- Identify, document, and manage scope changes affecting cost and timeline
- Partner with associate project managers, coordinators, schedulers, analysts, and controllers to forecast spending, accruals, and financial performance
- Support Program Managers/Directors in maintaining strong cost and schedule performance
- Risk & Issue Management
- Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Track, assign, and resolve issues to minimize impact
- Maintain accurate and current project status reporting systems
- Technical & Client Coordination
- Support design teams in resolving technical challenges
- Coordinate design and construction activities to ensure efficient information flow
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders across multiple programs
- Participate in client meetings and substation site visits while adhering to all safety requirements
What You Bring - Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, construction management, or related field
- Minimum 6 years of relevant project experience, which should include:
- Heavy industrial construction, preferably related to high voltage substations
- Electrical design & construction activities
- Engaging with and leading engineering/design projects
- PMP Preferred, but not required
- Firm understanding of PMI Project Management Methodologies and Processes
- Demonstrated experience managing power utility substation design projects
- Ability to manage multiple projects or a program simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and project scheduling software
- Working knowledge of corporate accounting practices and business operations
- Core Competencies
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
- Independent judgment with minimal supervision
- Ability to interpret and apply scopes of work, technical criteria, and design requirements
- Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills
- Professional presence and stakeholder management capability
- Proven ability to manage emergent or fast-track projects
Work Environment & Requirements- Willingness to attend meetings at substation sites and client facilities, including occasional travel up to 10% to client locations mostly in Kentucky
- Commitment to following all Mesa and client safety protocols
- Ability to work effectively with remote and distributed teams
Notice to External Search Firms: Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.
Work Environment & Requirements- Willingness to attend meetings at substation sites and client facilities, including occasional travel up to 5-10% to client locations mostly in middle and eastern Kentucky.
- Commitment to following all Mesa and client safety protocols.
- Ability to work effectively with remote and distributed teams.
Notice to External Search Firms: Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.
