Project Manager - Substation

ThinkingAhead

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent 10 years of Project Management experience
  • 5 years' experience managing Transmission and Substation projects
  • Experience with material manufacturers for Transmission Lines or HV Electric Substations
  • Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

  • Oversee project planning and ensure profitability
  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources
  • Conduct project kick-off meetings and maintain accountability
  • Identify and mitigate project risks throughout the lifecycle
  • Represent SEnergy and maintain relationships with key Client personnel
  • Facilitate communication to resolve schedule and resource conflicts
  • Provide feedback on employee performance based on project needs

Benefits

  • 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent
  • 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
  • Employer paid short-term, long-term, and life insurance
  • Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
  • Paid holidays and starting at 3 weeks PTO with rollover
  • Annual employer contribution to Health Savings Account
  • Annual profit-sharing bonus based on performance
Full Job Description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The principal duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

Project Planning and Execution:
  • Oversee project planning, execution, and closing, ensuring projects are on time, within scope, within budget, and focused on profitability.
  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and resource allocation plans.
  • Create work breakdown structures and assign resources to tasks.
  • Conduct project kick-off meetings, communicate scope and deadlines, and hold regular team meetings to maintain accountability.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitor project progress, issue status reports, and handle project closure.

Client Relations and Communication:
  • Represent SEnergy and maintain positive relationships with key Client personnel.
  • Communicate effectively with Clients, responding to inquiries within 48 hours.
  • Monitor Client satisfaction and address any issues that arise.
  • Interface with Clients to understand requirements, provide updates, and address concerns.
  • Submit regular project status reports to Clients per SEnergy guidelines.

Team Coordination and Collaboration:
  • Facilitate communication within the division to ensure clear understanding of staffing requirements and deadlines.
  • Resolve schedule and resource conflicts by coordinating with Director.
  • Be responsive and eliminate any logjams the project team may experience.
  • Overcommunicate with all project stakeholders.
  • Proposal development: Collaborate with Director and Principal to develop proposal cost estimates and deliverable timelines, ensuring consensus, alignment, and Principal approval before submission to the Client.

Performance and Feedback:
  • Participate in mid-month WIP review meetings to provide updates and feedback.
  • Provide feedback to administrative supervisors regarding employee performance for use in performance reviews and goal setting.
  • Complete accurate time and expense reports daily.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related or 10 years of Project Management experience;
  • Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing;
  • 5 years' experience in managing Transmission and Substation projects.
  • Experience working directly with material manufacturers in the development of Transmission Lines or HV Electric Substation projects.
SKILLS:
  • Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills, exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in project management, spreadsheet and word processing applications.
  • Strong skills of time management, organizational and multi-tasking.

PHYSICAL:
  • This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms.

BENEFITS:
  • 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent
  • 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
  • Employer paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
  • Dental, Vision, Life and Supplemental offered
  • Paid Holidays
  • Starting at 3 week PTO with rollover
  • Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account
  • Annual Profit Sharing Bonus based on Performance.

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