Project Manager

TRS Staffing Solutions; Berlin (NH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Project Manager based in Berlin, CT, for a long-term role within a team of experienced professionals. The role focuses on leading transmission asset capital projects with emphasis on scoping, asset-condition identification, and moving projects toward construction-ready status.

The position requires coordinating internal and external resources across overhead, substation, and underground segments and advancing projects through design, permitting, and

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in project management or related field.
• Experience coordinating internal and external resources to support project scope.
• Knowledge of transmission assets and related processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project management across overhead, substation, and underground segments.
• Develop and maintain schedules focused on construction-ready milestones.
• Manage scope, cost, schedule, and risk during the project-development phase.
• Advance projects through design, permitting, environmental review, and development milestones.
• Prepare bid packages and support procurement activities.
• Coordinate between equipment vendors, construction teams and Owner stakeholders.
• Lead contractor pre-bid meetings and present project updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Schedule management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Risk management

Construction coordination

Job description

Project Manager

We currently seek a high caliber Project Manager for a long-term basis within our client’s team of experienced professionals. Based in Berlin, CT.

The Project Manager leads the development of transmission asset capital projects with a strong focus on early scoping, asset - condition identification, capital - planning alignment, and proactively advancing projects to construction - ready status. The role is a key contributor to the Shovel-Ready Initiative, supporting identification and prioritization of transmission asset - condition projects and advancing their design and development to maintain a steady shelf of construction - ready work that mitigates future financial gaps in the capital plan.

Job Requirements

• Provide overall project management with knowledge & experience in all segments (overhead, substation, and underground), including schedule and budget management.
• Lead early project scoping, feasibility reviews, and constructability assessments
• Collaborate with Engineering and Asset Strategy to identify transmission asset-condition needs
• Advance projects through design, permitting, environmental review, and development milestones
• Develop and maintain schedules focused on construction-ready milestones
• Track scope, cost, schedule, and risk during the project-development phase
• Support bid-package development and procurement preparation
• Coordinate construction-ready requirements including access, outages, and material planning
• The Project Manager will be assigned to new proposed Station buildouts as part of the ESMP (Electric Sector Modernization Plan).
  • This includes a new substation, DX line, TX line development, and future construction.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience.
• Coordinating internal and external resources to support project scope. These resources include the following, which are included but not limited to:
  • Engineering
  • Outage Planning
  • Siting and Permitting
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Scheduling
  • Safety
  • Cost Analysis
  • Project Closeout
  • Procurement
  • Contract Administration
  • Field operations/inspections
• Driving project schedule, managing scope, and controlling project cost
• Assisting with the execution and development of project siting requirements, which may involve siting applications, petitions, development and management plans, and other applicable siting documents
• Administering/reviewing/developing the following items:
  • RFIs
  • Submittals
  • Desktop requisitions
  • Invoice review & approval
  • Change orders/Change Management
• Conducting reoccurring team meetings with leads from each project function, including action item tracking and coordination of follow up on outstanding items. The focus of these meetings will naturally shift to construction phase execution.
• Establishing and coordinating change management. This includes tracking the status and reporting on change management with Owner, as well as participating and/or facilitating change management negotiations and discussions with Owner’s contractors and suppliers.
• Working with Owner to administer contracts on Owner’s paper for construction phase owner supplied materials and construction services, as well as any remaining preconstruction work scope.
• Coordinating between material and equipment vendors and construction contractors
• Developing and reviewing technical bid documents
• Leading contractor pre-bid meetings alongside Eversource project team
• Preparing presentations to applicable project stakeholders
• Providing requirements and inputs for basis of contract negotiations
• Preparing and presenting project cost sheets to Owner executive management
• Reporting regularly on project progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential project impacts.
• Support the integration and use of E-Builder
• Support Storm/ERP support as required
• Proven ability to perform in management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of the T&D practices and regulations are also required.

***Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship***

Employment Type: 3 month Contract-to-Direct Hire, Work Days/Hours: Mon-Fri / 7a-4p

Location of Position: Berlin, CT

Location Type: Project Site, Hybrid

TRS Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are based on job related criteria and not on the basis of any unlawful criteria. We ensure equal access to employment opportunities, services, and programs.

Must have legal right to work in the United States. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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