Substation Project Manager

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The primary functions of the Project Manager are to scope, estimate, plan, manage, and coordinate substation projects with the objective of delivering successful projects by ensuring that project goals and objectives are achieved while all business processes and applicable procedures are followed.

The position requires a working knowledge of power industry design and construction practices, standards, and processes as well as the use of independent judgment, enhanced verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision with the support of a remote team.

The ideal candidate would have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited curriculum, and a minimum of eight years of relevant project experience with at least two years’ experience independently managing complete projects during execution.

Desired PM Functions :

• An individual capable of handling broad scope projects that have medium to long-term focus and applying knowledge to handle complex problems independently under the direction of a Program Manager and / or client management personnel.
• Initiate projects : Complete project planning documents, which include detailed scope / schedule outline for completion while looking for and finding ways to improve operations; process efficiency
• Project Definition : Assist Project Team in defining / clarifying project scope and level of detail required, satisfying customer expectations and projecting requirements.
• Maintain Project Status : Keep the project status reporting system current with the actions and changes that take place on assigned projects
• Manage Project Implementation : Leads assigned project team, ensuring that project goals / objectives are achieved, and all business processes and applicable procedures are followed
• Control costs : Assist Project Manager in controlling project expenditures and schedule performance as necessary to satisfy project requirements and ensure satisfactory budget performance on all projects
• Communicate effectively with project team, contractors, and vendors as required to facilitate coordination of design or construction activities and flow of technical information.

This includes tracking / resolving action items and information requests and assisting the design team in the resolution of technical issues as required

• Coordinate / Communicate with Peers : Work with project team to identify, document and resolve changes that may impact schedule and budget performance of projects
• Identify, document, assign, track, and facilitate project issues through resolution and accountable for identifying and resolving possible risk and develop / monitor risk plans

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to perform broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others
• Possess solid verbal and written communications skills. Ability to coordinate with and interface with contractors, vendors, engineers, colleagues, and other electric utilities personnel at a high professional level
• Display strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively with clients, peers, and affiliates
• Strong capability in Microsoft Word, Excel, scheduling software and possess working knowledge of corporate accounting practices and business operations
• A background in substation design / engineering would be value-add
• Willingness to develop, promote and comply with Mesa and client safety requirements
• Ability to travel for project requirements

Notice to External Search Firms : Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes.

Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Project Design

Some Knowledge

Preferred

Project Management

Intermediate

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity :

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help :

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Project Mgmt Prof (PMP)