Project Manager (Substation)

SUMMARY:

The Project Manager I assures quality workmanship and on-time delivery to the client for all projects assigned. Responsibility includes the efficient utilization of United Grid Solution resources to enhance the return on investment of these resources. The incumbent does not have the authority to hire or terminate employees. Generally, hiring, termination, and reprimanding of employees will be the responsibility of the Area Manager/Department Manager/Regional Vice President.

The incumbent’s primary responsibility is to accomplish the assigned task within the parameters of quality and time frames which are acceptable to the client and the company.

The incumbent is fully responsible for the overall operation of a project/contract to include the safety and well-being of its employees, safeguarding company funds and property, and generally represents the company with respect to the client. The incumbent is expected to complete projects to the satisfaction of the client, consistent with cost, schedule and contractual requirements. They ensure that established company goals are realized while maintaining client relations that will enhance future business.

The incumbent must have the appropriate combination of education, experience, expertise, and competency to perform successfully according to the project’s/contract’s level of financial risk and complexity. Attainment of the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute is recommended.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and direct project workflow for internal and external initiatives with all stakeholders.
• Communicate project status to management and stakeholders.
• Develop project specifications and implement practices which will achieve defined objectives to the satisfaction of stakeholders and management.
• Maintain all confidence regarding highly sensitive and proprietary information.
• Maintain expected levels of quality control
• Meet all project schedules.
• Utilize project resources efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Ability to proactively identify potential project problems or opportunities, analyze the issues using all appropriate resources, develop alternatives, and arrive at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.
• Clearly understands scope of work and contract requirements for his/her area of responsibility.
• Supports or conducts formal presentations to clients and/or management.
• Maintains consistent communication with management on key project issues, potential client issues and approach to resolutions.
• Demonstrates command of the schedule goals, key milestones, and approach to the work embodied in the schedule.
• Builds client confidence and nurtures positive client relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK: 

• Semi-routine; majority of work covered by established procedures.

 

RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE WORK GROUP: 

• Exchange of information, which occasionally requires tact and/or diplomacy.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

REGULAR ATTENDANCE is required.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Required A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University in Construction Management, Project Management, or other relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

 

EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 Year(s) Experience in engineering, construction, project controls, project management and/or procurement experience.

 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.

 

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING:

• None

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to write reports, Business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other e