Power Delivery Substation Program Manager

Mesa Associates, Inc; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks an engineering professional to serve as a technical and relationship liaison between Mesa and TVA. The role oversees a multidisciplinary team and manages P&L of client project work, ensuring successful execution.

Based in a hybrid role out of Chattanooga, TN or Knoxville, TN, the candidate will lead project managers, drive proposals, scheduling, and budgeting, and build strong client relationships while upholding Mesa safety requirements.

Qualifications

• PMP certification required; a PE license is preferred.
• 4-year ABET-accredited engineering degree preferred.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve difficult technical and management problems related to complex engineering projects.
• Aptitude for engineering and design, as well as proposal preparation, estimating, accounting, and scheduling.
• Strong organizational and process workflow management skills; capable of adapting processes to meet team goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Vault, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel).
• Willingness to develop, promote and comply with Mesa safety requirements.
• 12+ years of experience in the power industry required.
• 8+ years managing projects and/or customer accounts preferred.
• 6+ years TVA substation design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer leadership to groups of Project Managers.
• Maintains solid customer financial targets, rapport, relationships, and ensures successful project execution.
• Integral participant in contract negotiations.
• Provides guidance, direction, and coaching to Project Managers.

Skills

PMP certification

Project management

Substation design

Communication

Leadership

Contract negotiations

Budgeting

Scheduling

Process workflow

Safety compliance

TVA experience

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Vault

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks an engineering professional to serve as a technical and relationship liaison between Mesa and TVA. The role oversees a multidisciplinary team and manages P&L of client project work, ensuring successful execution.

Based in a hybrid role out of Chattanooga, TN or Knoxville, TN, the candidate will lead project managers, drive proposals, scheduling, and budgeting, and build strong client relationships while upholding Mesa safety requirements.