IT Project Manager (SCADA/DERMS)

Apex Systems; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power and utilities client is seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager to oversee multiple projects in San Antonio, Texas. This hybrid role involves managing project teams, developing detailed plans, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Science or a related field, possess strong project management skills, and have experience in capital and operations projects. This position offers a chance to make impactful contributions within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Technical expert on project management methodologies, practices, and procedures.
• Proven ability to oversee major engineering projects.
• Experience leading planning, design, and construction of major projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects as a project manager.
• Develop detailed project plans with clear scopes and schedules.
• Train power plant operating and maintenance personnel on newly installed systems.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Communication with stakeholders

Technical expertise in power generation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field

Job description

Overview

Sr. IT Project Manager (SCADA/DERMS) role with a Power and Utilities Client. This position is designated as hybrid with candidates working in San Antonio, Texas. Job number: 2079556.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects as a project manager, discipline lead, and/or field construction coordinator for power plant projects developed to maintain or improve safety, environmental quality, reliability, infrastructure modernization, and efficiency.
• Assemble project teams, assign responsibilities, identify required resources, and develop schedules to ensure timely completion of assigned projects.
• Develop detailed project plans with clear scopes, team responsibilities, milestone dates, and procurement strategy for all assigned projects.
• Steward projects to meet objectives regarding safety, schedule, budget, scope, code and environmental compliance, and quality using metrics and benchmarking.
• Develop procurement and technical specifications for vendor and contractor services; coordinate with procurement for external materials and services, including purchase orders and contracts.
• Negotiate with vendors/contractors on changes and ensure contract commitments are completed per the scope of work and technical specs.
• Plan and monitor design and construction activities for contract and industry code compliance, QA/QC, schedule performance, and quality workmanship across multiple craft disciplines.
• Review and approve design documents and drawings for compliance with contract terms, company standards, and industry codes.
• Coordinate development of conceptual and detailed designs; communicate issues and recommend strategies to management.
• Interface with senior management to gain approvals and manage risk in line with governance.
• Develop, review, and approve startup and testing procedures for check-out, startup, and commissioning.
• Train power plant operating and maintenance personnel on newly installed systems.
• Coordinate construction management team activities with field operations for quality assurance; perform check-out and start-up, and assign tasks to technical leads.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise to support Power Generation Operations and Maintenance personnel.
• Perform analysis of project data and generate reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field from an accredited university, or equivalent technical/craft work experience in power generation.
• Accountable for the execution of projects to support corporate and business unit strategy.
• Technical expert on project management methodologies, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to oversee major engineering projects, programs, or initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Experience leading planning, design, and construction of multiple high-risk, large, multi-disciplinary, capital and O&M projects (typically $5M+).
• Proven ability to train other Project Managers on PM-process issues related to initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing of projects.
• Strong communication with interdepartmental stakeholders and senior management; capable of presenting business cases and project status.
• Project Management Professional certification (PMP) preferred.

EEO

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