Senior Project Manager
The Senior Project Manager will provide execution leadership for high priority, complex substation and FACTS projects impacting both business and customer profitability. This position is responsible for scope, cost, schedule, and risk management as well as quality and customer satisfaction for all assigned programs and projects.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Manage a portfolio of large, high visibility, potentially high risk projects, first of a kind solutions, penalties and rewards, accelerated schedules for the Electrical Substation and FACTS markets
- Act as a single point of contact for senior level customer contacts and internal / external project team
- Assume overall responsibility for project leadership and strategy including planning, directing and controlling resources / processes in complex work-scope projects to ensure compliance to customer specifications, quality standards and safety and technical / engineering standards
- Estimate budgets and track / influence costs of projects; ensure on time completion within budget
- Engage as required in pre-contract processes during project scope, schedule and cost development
- Interface with other engineering fields and support functions to coordinate project development, implementation and control
- Coach Project Specialists, Project Managers and other Engineers to enhance project management skills
- Interface with providers, subcontractors and customers to align project specifications and requirements
- Ensure safety procedures on site and strict adherence to quality standards. Develop multiple contracts / subcontractor work scopes and coordinate administration for written contracts
- Coordinate resolution of issues through the use of change management and ensure timely collection of monies
- Facilitate the quantification and documentation of project performance with both the project team and customer immediately after project completion
- Determine and communicate work package percent complete and percent committed required for project financial "estimate at completion" forecasting
Qualifications / Requirements :
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or collegeMinimum 8 years experience in project management of electrical substationsEligibility Requirements :
Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time, may include international travel, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policiesDesired Characteristics :
Prior experience in managing high voltage electrical utility projectsPrevious responsibility for projects or programs involving multiple businesses and / or functions across the entire project cycle - development and design through manufacturing, delivery, installation, and commissioning and test acceptanceAbility to manage external, customer-facing projects to successful completionAbility to apply advanced technical, engineering, and quality assurance concepts to solve practical business problemsExperience working with global teams and partnersCommitment to maintaining the highest standards of service quality in all aspects of project deliveryAbility to successfully interface with executive level management within both the sponsor and customer organizationsAbility to apply and coach managerial and leadership concepts and techniques (plan, execute, direct, coach, mentor, evaluate and control)Strong decision-making skillsStrong oral and written communications skillsStrong interpersonal and leadership skillsAbility to coordinate and prioritize multiple long and short-term projects simultaneouslyPMI certification; familiarity with modern project management techniques & software systems, including global resource planning systems and Primavera project management softwareStrong organizational, analytical, and problem solving abilitiesFamiliarity with contractual terms and experience managing customer-facing contractsFamiliarity with preparation of proposals for complex substations, including international work and quality trainingThe salary range for this position is $114,000.00 - $190,200.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for annual merit increases based on performance.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24 / 7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24 / 7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Vernova, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Relocation Assistance Provided : No