Capital Project Mega Manager

Apex Systems; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K with match after 12 months

HSA

EAP with counseling

Certification discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Capital Project Mega Manager to lead large-scale programs and mentor project managers. The role focuses on achieving cost and schedule targets while maintaining safety and quality across multi-project portfolios up to $1.5 billion.

You will define the project organization, oversee execution plans, manage contracts, and report status to senior management. This onsite Louisiana position requires strong leadership and risk management expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years in project/construction management or related industry.
• Experience in electrical utility projects preferred.
• Demonstrated safety leadership and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Define project organization structure and required technical skills.
• Coordinate with functional departments to meet standards.
• Oversee project team and guide through Stage Gate process.
• Develop and maintain Project Execution Plan.
• Implement project controls for scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Serve as Contract Manager or Owner’s Representative as defined.
• Monitor safety performance and contractor performance.
• Provide timely project status reports to management.
• Manage turnover of completed equipment to owner.

Skills

PM leadership

Construction management

Engineering knowledge

Safety compliance

MS Office & PM tools

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Capital Project Mega Manager

Location: Oak Ridge, Louisiana (Onsite)

Schedule: M-F 8-5

Role Overview

This position is for a Project Management Subject Matter Expert who will provide expert advice and mentor other Project Managers. The role involves supporting and managing large-scale projects, typically at the $250 million level, and may include managing a portfolio of projects between $250 million and $1.5 billion. The focus is on achieving project cost and schedule objectives while maintaining high standards in safety, quality, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the project organization structure and identify necessary technical skills.
• Coordinate with functional departments to meet corporate standards.
• Oversee project team activities and guide projects through the organization's Stage Gate process.
• Develop and maintain the Project Execution Plan, ensuring adherence.
• Implement project controls to manage scope, schedule, quality, cost, and risk.
• Serve as Contract Manager or Owner’s Representative as defined in project contracts.
• Promote safe behavior and monitor contractor performance in safety, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Identify and communicate project issues, taking prompt corrective action.
• Provide clear, timely, and accurate project status reports to management.
• Manage and control project costs and mitigate risks.
• Oversee the turnover of completed project equipment and systems to the owner.

Required Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, the Electric Utility Industry, or a related field is required.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Expertise in project and construction management fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to transmission lines and substations.
  • A history of safe performance and active involvement in safety initiatives.
  • Supervisory experience, either with direct reports or within a matrix organization.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and project management applications.
  • Demonstrated cross-functional project leadership and team performance skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree is preferred.
• Field experience is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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