Project Manager

The Hawk Group; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawk Group seeks an experienced project manager to lead a complex undersea electrical transmission cable replacement project in Alaska. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage EPC/Design-Build delivery, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

Responsibilities include developing plans, coordinating environmental and regulatory permitting, and delivering project milestones from concept to commissioning in collaboration with stakeholders and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall execution of a major undersea electrical transmission cable replacement project from concept through commissioning.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, environmental, regulatory, and stakeholder activities to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Manage EPC and/or Design-Build contractors, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Oversee project scope, cost, quality, schedule, safety, and risk management activities.
• Support the development and implementation of marine construction work plans for seabed asset installation, removal, and replacement.

Skills

Project management

Marine construction

Electrical power transmission

EPC / Design-Build

Regulatory permitting

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

This position will manage all phases of project delivery, ensuring the safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of a complex marine infrastructure project that supports the reliability of Client's transmission system.

The successful candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of electrical power transmission systems, experience managing large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) or Design-Build projects, and expertise in environmental permitting and marine construction activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the overall execution of a major undersea electrical transmission cable replacement project from concept through commissioning.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, environmental, regulatory, and stakeholder activities to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Manage EPC and/or Design-Build contractors, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Oversee project scope, cost, quality, schedule, safety, and risk management activities.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of marine construction work plans involving seabed asset installation, removal, and replacement.
• Coordinate marine operations, vessel activities, and contractor mobilization efforts.
• Facilitate permitting efforts and regulatory compliance with federal, state, local, and environmental agencies.
• Manage project communications with internal stakeholders, regulatory authorities, contractors, and executive leadership.
• Review engineering designs, technical specifications, construction methods, and contract requirements.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impacts to project delivery.
• Prepare project reports, presentations, and executive updates.
• Ensure compliance with Client safety standards, applicable regulations, environmental requirements, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 7-10 years of progressively responsible project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex infrastructure, utility, energy, or marine construction projects.
• Experience with electrical power transmission systems and utility infrastructure.
• Experience delivering projects through EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and/or Design-Build delivery models.
• Experience managing environmental and regulatory permitting processes.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or managing marine work plans involving the installation, removal, or replacement of assets on the seabed.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and consultants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent certification.
• Experience with submarine or undersea power transmission cable projects.
• Familiarity with marine surveying, seabed investigations, cable installation methods, and marine risk management.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations applicable to marine infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within electric utility organizations.