Program Director – Power Delivery Solutions

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Engineering Program Manager to oversee the delivery of engineering and professional services on assigned programs, coordinating with technical teams and section managers to maximize outcomes.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering with 10+ years in electric utility engineering, deep understanding of electrical, civil, structural and mechanical disciplines for power delivery, and proven communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with 10+ years of electric utility engineering experience.
• Advanced understanding of electrical, civil, structural and mechanical engineering as applied to power delivery.
• Advanced understanding of the electric power utility industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent team building and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of engineering and professional services on assigned program(s).
• Engage technical teams, review progress, evaluate team effectiveness, and maximize program outcomes.
• Review program scope for contract and technical requirements and identify opportunities to deliver additional client value.
• Evaluate project and program schedule performance and improve schedule adherence through oversight and communication.
• Assess cost performance and drive cost-saving measures across the program.
• Continuously assess deliverable quality and develop processes and tools to improve service quality.
• Evaluate team technical skillsets and provide training and skill building.
• Collaborate with Section Managers on engineering delivery, resource management, and performance assessment.
• Escalate performance issues, identify service gaps, and develop remedies.
• Develop financial forecasts for program revenue and operating income.
• Work with Business Development/Account Management on larger client initiatives.
• Support the VP of Transmission and Substation on assigned special projects.

Skills

Program Management

Cost Performance

Schedule Performance

Team Development

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Manage the delivery of engineering and professional services on assigned program(s)
Engage technical teams, review team progress, evaluate team effectiveness, and work through engineering and section managers to maximize program outcomes
Review program scope for contract and technical requirements and identify opportunities to deliver additional client value
Evaluate project and program schedule performance and improve schedule adherence through oversight and communication
Assess cost performance and drive cost-saving measures across the program
Continuously assess deliverable quality and develop processes and tools to improve service quality
Evaluate team technical skillsets and provide targeted training and technical skill building
Collaborate with Section Managers on engineering delivery, resource management, and performance assessment
Escalate performance issues, identify service gaps, and develop remedies
Partner with the Project Management Organization to optimize program management and conduct issue management and deep-dive investigations
Develop financial forecasts for program revenue and operating income
Work with the Business Development Manager/Account Manager on larger client management initiatives
Support the Vice President of Transmission and Substation on assigned special projects

Requirements

• BS in Engineering with ten (10)+ years of experience in electric utility engineering
• Functional understanding of principles and practices of electrical, civil, structural and mechanical engineering as applied to power delivery
• Advanced understanding of electric power utility industry
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent team building and collaboration skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing engineering and professional services within the electric utility sector, focusing on program delivery, cost performance, and team development. Proficient in evaluating technical skillsets and enhancing service quality through effective collaboration and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• BS In Engineering
• 10+ Years Experience In Electric Utility Engineering
• Advanced Understanding Of Electric Power Utility Industry
• Team Building And Collaboration Skills
• Strong Written And Verbal Communication

Hard Skills

• Program Management
• Cost Performance Assessment
• Schedule Performance Evaluation
• Quality Improvement Processes
• Technical Skill Building

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication

Industry Keywords

• Electric Utility Engineering
• Power Delivery
• Electrical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering