Electric Utility Project Manager — Houston

Exponent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent's Construction Consulting Practice in Houston is seeking an Electric Utility Project Manager to lead large electric transmission projects from pre-construction through close-out, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. You will plan, execute, and manage multi-discipline teams, develop schedules and budgets, and drive risk management and change control.

This role requires effective communication with engineers, regulators, and clients, with a focus on delivering safe, compliant, and

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Construction/Electrical/Mechanical/Structural Engineering (advanced degree preferred).
• 8+ years of work experience in the electric utility industry or heavy industrial fields in project/construction management, engineering management, risk management, and/or contractor management roles.
• Strong experience in construction project management and project controls.
• Initiative and drive to progress challenging projects independently.
• Well-developed team leadership and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and develop well-thought-out plans.
• Ability to manage multiple project scopes and tasks simultaneously.
• Adaptability to function in a dynamic team environment.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office tools is desired.

Responsibilities

• Planning, executing, and managing projects to meet project schedule, cost, and scope.
• Developing schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
• Managing schedule and cost performance.
• Managing financial forecasting and reporting cycle timeliness.
• Performing change control and implementing risk mitigations.
• Managing and coordinating with project teams and stakeholders (e.g. utility team members, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, environmental, land and permitting, legal, procurement, construction, etc.).
• Managing and overseeing project cost and schedule control.
• Driving timely progress and clearing obstacles on project activities.
• Overseeing contractor performance.
• Proactively anticipate potential risks and issues and have mitigative and preventative plans in place.
• Preparing and providing reporting and information to project stakeholders and executives.

Education

BS in Civil/Construction/EE/ME/Structural Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Exponent's Construction Consulting Practice in Houston is seeking an Electric Utility Project Manager to lead large electric transmission projects from pre-construction through close-out, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. You will plan, execute, and manage multi-discipline teams, develop schedules and budgets, and drive risk management and change control.

This role requires effective communication with engineers, regulators, and clients, with a focus on delivering safe, compliant, and