Electrical Power Project Manager

Are you ready to take your career in electrical power projects to the next level? Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc. is seeking a talented and experienced Electrical Power Project Manager to lead exciting projects in the power sector. As an Electrical Power Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the successful execution of electrical power projects, from conception to completion. You’ll work in various sectors, including energy, utilities, data centers, and transportation.

Please note: Applicants must be United States citizens.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Coordination:

• Develop project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including clients, engineering teams and manufacturing, to define project requirements and ensure alignment.
• Create and manage project schedules, milestones, and critical paths.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and obstacles that may impact project progress.
• Conduct regular meetings to provide project updates and address any issues or concerns.

Budget and Cost Control:

• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring adherence to cost estimates.
• Monitor financial performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and make adjustments as necessary.
• Evaluate project variations or change requests, assess their impact on budget and schedule, and provide recommendations.

Project Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, specifications, progress reports, meeting minutes, and technical records.
• Prepare project reports, highlighting key milestones, budget status, and any deviations from the original plan.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their technical needs and ensuring their satisfaction.
• Act as the main point of contact for client communication, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and managing expectations.
• Provide regular project updates, progress reports, and participate in client meetings or presentations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical power systems, equipment, and industry standards. Experience includes design, settings, studies and/or commissioning.
• Proven experience in project management in electrical power projects.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think strategically and analytically.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in project management software and tools.

Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the electrical power industry. Join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc. and help shape the future of power systems.

Location:

We are open to a variety of locations within the US for this position. Preferred locations are Charlotte, NC, Pullman, WA or Hanover, MD.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.

• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  

• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Salary Range Information:

Hanover, MD & Charlotte, NC: $82,000- $135,000 per year. Pullman, WA: $78,000- $120,000 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. The pay range may differ in other locations based on cost of labor. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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