Engineering Project Manager

FutureRecruit.net; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Engineering Project Manager in Houston, TX. This role involves overseeing the planning and execution of high voltage electrical substation projects. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering and have at least 10 years of relevant experience. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage budgets and work effectively in teams. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in design, construction or operations of substations and/or transmission lines.
• 10 years of experience in supervision/management of budgets and work groups.
• Demonstrated understanding of substations, substation control and transmission systems.
• Understand financial aspects of project control.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for cost, schedule, safety, quality, and completion of construction projects.
• Coordinate work with Purchasing to ensure material is expedited for construction.
• Prepare and maintain cash flows, monthly billing and change orders for projects.
• Prepare and maintain monthly construction progress reports and files.
• Resolve conflicts and delays to meet project goals.
• Travel out of town as required by projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge

Organizational ability

Leadership talent

Experience with MS Office

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Professional Registration

Job description

About the job Engineering Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for project planning and monitoring of the construction of high voltage electrical substations, transmission lines and distribution lines.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the cost, schedule, safety, quality and completion of construction projects.
• Coordinate work with Purchasing to insure that requested material is expedited and received as needed for the construction of a project.
• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of cash flows, monthly billing, preparing and obtaining change orders for assigned projects.
• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of monthly construction progress reports, re-projections, files, etc, required for the construction of a project.
• Resolve inter-group conflicts, project conflicts and delays as required to meet project construction goals.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Other duties as required.

Experience you will need

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Professional Registration if preferred.
• 10 years experience in the design, construction or operations of substations and/or transmission lines is required.
• 10 years of experience in the supervision/management of budgets and work groups is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of substations, substation control and transmission systems.
• Understand financial aspects of project control.
• Interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, organizational ability and leadership talent.
• Experience with MS Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Working in a team environment.
• Communicating effectively with co-workers.