Senior Project Manager

Position Overview: This is the senior level of the Project Manager classification. This position is responsible for providing project management systems and technical direction to projects teams for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective and quality execution of medium to large scale projects and/or client accounts. This position is the single point of accountability for the successful planning, execution and closeout of projects which is accomplished through managing all aspects of projects including scope, schedule, cost, safety and quality as defined in the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK). Responsible for managing the client relationship and keeping company management informed of project status and issues. Incumbents are expected to have advanced skills, work independently and are to be considered experts in project management principles.

 

Essential Functions:

With latitude for Un-reviewed work, the Senior Project Manager will provide:

• Coaching and mentoring of other project management professionals
• Attracting and retaining key industry professionals
• Management of the project in accordance with Pike Policies and Procedures
• Management of the client and project stakeholders, ensuring effective business relationships are in place and trusted by the all
• All aspects of contract negotiation, change order identification, submittal and approval, administration, establishing the system to carry out the contract including management of subcontractors
• Effective change control and risk management processes
• EH&S and Quality programs appropriate for the project
• Thorough estimates and proposals
• Effective project meetings (project kickoff, client alignment, status meeting, progress review, etc)
• Provide meaningful performance related feedback/input to appropriate line management and project team members
• Project reporting and status for the project team, management, and client
• Accurate project financials reports to project accounting with adequate backup for management, internal and external accounting and/or SOX requirements
• Effective financial controls to ensure project profitability and expected cash flow positions
• Accurate invoices to ensure timely issuance and payment 

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years experience in the utility industry with proven Project Management experience 
• Detailed knowledge of project management fundamentals
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications with MS office application proficiency including MS Project and/or Primavera scheduling software
• Demonstrated skills in written communications; ability to compose basic as well as complex technical documents, formal letters, invoices
• Demonstrated skills in oral communications; ability to make presentations to large, diverse groups
• High energy level with the ability to work in a fast paced, ambiguous environment with a bias for action
• Proven success in developing and maintaining internal and external relationships while effectively navigating organizational barriers
• High commitment to achieving goals and plans
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
• Demonstrated negotiating and decision making skills
• Working knowledge of project accounting practices and financial systems 
• Working knowledge of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanisms
• Working knowledge of the techniques needed to lead and influence others in a matrix organization 
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Experience working directly with material vendors in the construction of telecommunications

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with