Associate Project Manager - Power

Ulteig Engineers, Inc.; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig seeks an Associate Project Manager for the Power Lifeline Sector to oversee small-to-medium Transmission and Substation projects from initiation to close-out in the Denver metro area. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality, lead meetings, and develop detailed project plans with risk management strategies.

Ideal candidates have a engineering-related degree and 3+ years of project management experience in engineering/construction, with MS Project/Primavera skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in project administration/management or a related role in an engineering or construction environment, power industry experience preferred
• Basic technical knowledge with ability to understand and coordinate solutions for complex challenges
• Proficient understanding of project management and project controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
• Travel to clients' facilities for field visits and client meetings monthly (25%)
• PE, PMP, CCM or equivalent certification a plus
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead small-to-medium Transmission and Substation projects from initiation through close-out for the Power Lifeline Sector
• Manage all aspects of project execution, including scope, stakeholder management, schedule, budget, and quality
• Lead internal and external project meetings, including progress reviews and problem-solving sessions
• Develop and implement project plans, including risk management and mitigation strategies
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations
• Ensure availability or seeks out adequate resources to support the project
• Competent in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations to support project scope, schedule and cost objectives
• Function as the key project representative for clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing any concerns
• Work collaboratively with the Project Management Team to ensure project schedules and costs are managed and tracked to plan
• Maintain customer focus to meet or exceed customer expectations and represent Ulteig and Client in a professional and courteous manner
• Ensure that project timelines are maintained and milestones are met
• Monitor project progress and take corrective actions to keep projects on schedule, along with keeping the project plan up-to-date
• Monitor and control project budgets to prevent overspending
• Keep track of all financial transactions related to the project
• Monitor and control project costs
• Monitor ongoing project health and track key metrics
• Adhere to Client governance policies and procedures for project success
• Demonstrates excellent leadership, verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Achieves results by problem solving, setting priorities, and organization
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure that technical aspects of the project are properly managed
• Ensure that best practices are shared and implemented effectively across projects and teams
• Strive for individual excellence by seeking challenges and self-development, demonstrating high levels of expertise, and showing commitment, self-confidence, and integrity

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Project Manager for the Power Lifeline Sector. In this role, you will manage small-to-medium size engineering and construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Location Requirement: Candidates must currently reside in the Denver, CO metropolitan area. This position is not open to remote work outside of the Denver market.

What You'll Do

Project Management

• Lead small-to-medium Transmission and Substation projects from initiation through close-out for the Power Lifeline Sector
• Manage all aspects of project execution, including scope, stakeholder management, schedule, budget, and quality
• Lead internal and external project meetings, including progress reviews and problem-solving sessions
• Develop and implement project plans, including risk management and mitigation strategies
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations
• Ensure availability or seeks out adequate resources to support the project
• Competent in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations to support project scope, schedule and cost objectives

Collaboration & Communication

• Function as the key project representative for clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing any concerns. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Work collaboratively with the Project Management Team to ensure project schedules and costs are managed and tracked to plan
• Maintain customer focus to meet or exceed customer expectations and represent Ulteig and Client in a professional and courteous manner

Schedule & Cost Planning

• Ensure that project timelines are maintained and milestones are met
• Monitor project progress and take corrective actions to keep projects on schedule, along with keeping the project plan up-to-date
• Monitor and control project budgets to prevent overspending
• Keep track of all financial transactions related to the project
• Monitor and control project costs

Project Reporting & Compliance

• Monitor ongoing project health and track key metrics
• Adhere to Client governance policies and procedures for project success

Team Effectiveness

• Demonstrates excellent leadership, verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Achieves results by problem solving, setting priorities, and organization
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure that technical aspects of the project are properly managed
• Ensure that best practices are shared and implemented effectively across projects and teams
• Strive for individual excellence by seeking challenges and self-development, demonstrating high levels of expertise, and showing commitment, self-confidence, and integrity

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in project administration/management or a related role in an engineering or construction environment, power industry experience preferred
• Basic Technical knowledge, with the ability to understand and coordinate solutions for complex challenges preferred
• Proficient understanding of project management and project controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
• Travel to clients' facilities for field visits and client meetings monthly (25%)
• PE, PMP, CCM or equivalent certification a plus
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees -for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We Offer Our Team Members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $91,100 - $123,200

* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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