Principal Project Manager

The Principal Project Manager will be responsible for tracking budget, schedule, and driving resolution on open actions for a series of projects associated with environmental commitments to moving fish upstream of the dam. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages stakeholders and multiple project teams
• Acts as a coach and mentor
• Coaches, develops, and manages other Project Managers for associated complex projects
• Manage finances, cost engineering, scheduling, environmental considerations, regulatory agency requirements, labor problems public and client relations, employee relations and changing laws
• Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements
• Provide project status updates to the Program Manager and the customer’s manager of project management
• Identify and obtain project team resources
• Responsible and accountable for overall project performance including, scope, quality, schedule, innovation for the most complex and high-risk projects
• Serve as the primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues
• Review contractor’s invoices for accuracy and completeness
• Lead regularly scheduled, detailed project presentations
• Ensure a good working relationship between the project manager, line managers, and those employees assigned to the project
• Ensure project costs are managed, including development of recovery plan to stay within budget limits
• Ensure project team members understand their respective responsibilities
• Coach and lead team members to ensure that they can complete task plans, spending plans, and communication plans

Education

•      Must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredit university

Experience

•  Must have PMP or be willing to obtain PMP within 24 months
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in electrical utilities construction project management
• Must have knowledge and experience in underground electric distribution construction projects
• Must be able to coordinate work scope with multiple work groups or contractors
• Proficient users of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of OSHA safety policies 
• Knowledge of project management concepts and principles
• Experience administering large dollar projects is required
• Previous supervisory experience is required

Soft Skills

• Must possess good written and oral communications skills and have proven analytical experience
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Superior time management skills; must be able to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to think analytically, apply sound judgement, and solve problems
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff
• Able to demonstrate business acumen and communicate effectively across multiple levels, both internally and externally

Physical Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Anser Requirements
• Employees must complete a background investigation and successfully complete drug screenings
•  Full-time position based in Conowingo, MD