Primary Function:
The Senior Project Manager leads the development and execution for high voltage engineering projects in industrial or utility settings, playing a key role in the proposal effort and managing the project through close-out. This role directs coordination between clients and other external entities, driving project planning, budgeting and establishing critical project objectives. Project assignments are expected to be managed independently.Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
- Participate in the project proposal and bid process in conjunction with the Sales department
- Negotiate, approve and execute prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders
- Review, evaluate and implement project specifications, drawing releases and design changes
- Communicate project status, risks, schedule and costs to all internal and external stakeholders
- Develop, review and approve internal and external project reports including project budgeting, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports
- Routinely present project updates to senior management
- Lead multi-discipline project team in support of assigned project
- Direct and oversee the subcontract bid process and prepare detailed scope of work documents for Supplier and Subcontract contracts.
- Develop, implement, execute and oversee Prime Contract and Subcontractor invoicing process
- Direct the securing of applicable project permits
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management or related field is required. Ten years of experience in the supervision/management of budgets and work groups is required. Experience in managing high voltage projects is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of substations, substation control and transmission systems is strongly preferred
- Understand financial aspects of project controls
- Ability to negotiate and influence key decision makers
- Technical writing skills with an understanding of business management concepts
- Proficient in cost control or project management software such as Microsoft Project and Primavera
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Travel to project sites as necessary
Physical Requirements:- This position requires minimal physical effort.
- Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
- Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
- Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
- May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please