Associate Project Manager - Electric Transmission & Substation

The Opportunity

The Associate Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Project Management Team with the successful initiation, planning, execution, control and close-out of major electric transmission and substation projects. The Associate Project Manager will help support the Project Managers with documentation and life cycle status support focused on clear and accurate communication and documentation.  The successful candidate must have exceptional leadership skills and possess the ability to successfully navigate through and resolve complex and oftentimes multi-functional challenges associated with large projects.  

 

What You’ll Do

• Provide project management support for leadership for large and complex electric transmission and substation projects.
• Responsible for supporting the leadership of projects through all client processes, and navigate the project life cycle, project scope, schedule, and cost.
• Manage life cycle documentation and report on current status of life cycle documentation
• Accountable to develop, update and manage the project plan associated with the project life cycle.
• Coordinate communication and provides status updates to stakeholders as required.
• Aid in assessing project risk and proactively develop mitigation plans.
• Proactively manages project requests for information and action items.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Management and Project Controls team to ensure project schedules and costs are managed and tracking to plan.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Consistently produce results that meet our client’s goals and objectives, maintain high work standards, and understand the business environment and processes.

 

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of utility engineering and/or project management experience.
• Demonstrate the ability to be organized and work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities.
• Must be able to prepare clear and concise status updates and reports as required.
• Ability to travel monthly for project- and client-related needs.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project).
• Experience with Primavera desired.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations to support project scope, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Ability to travel up to 15%
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US.

 

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

 

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including