Project Manager

FastTek Global; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with immediate vesting

Medical and Dental

Vision

PTO Program

Life Insurance (100% paid)

Long Term Disability (100% paid)

Job summary

FastTek Global in Michigan is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple transmission electric system capital improvement projects from initiation through completion. You will assemble cross-functional teams and drive projects to meet objectives on time and within budget.

The role requires strong scheduling, cost control, and risk management skills, with experience using Primavera or Microsoft Project and PMP certification preferred. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or relevant field with at least 6 years of project/construction management experience.
• Transmission electric system capital project experience strongly preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI preferred.
• Experience creating a project schedule using Primavera or Microsoft Project preferred.
• Ability to lead, direct and motivate a cross-functional team and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple concurrent transmission electric system capital improvement projects from initiation through completion.
• Assembles a cross-functional project team and coordinates efforts of team members.
• Leads high-priority projects to meet objectives on time, within scope and budget.
• Develops detailed baseline schedules to identify critical paths and milestones.
• Monitors progress, identifies risks, and escalates issues as needed.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or relevant

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager #1057037

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages multiple concurrent transmission electric system capital improvement projects; manages each project from project initiation through project completion.
• Responsible for assembling a cross-functional project team for each high-priority project and coordinating the efforts of those project teams.
• For high-priority projects, leads the project teams to successfully complete projects and meet project objectives on time, within scope and within authorized budget.
• For high-priority projects, facilitates development of a detailed baseline project schedule to identify the critical path and important milestones.
• Updates construction dates for assigned projects in the project schedule each month.
• For high-priority projects, monitors progress towards the schedule by all groups.
• For high-priority projects, identifies at-risk activities and heads-off schedule delays by addressing issues before they lead to project delays.
• Facilitates various project meetings (status, coordination, scheduling, lessons learned, etc.), as required, with the project team and stakeholders.
• Acts as escalation point for project issues, risks and change requests.
• Manages and resolves any project issues and escalates any concerns to the appropriate level of leadership.
• Monitors and controls project costs through preparation of monthly cash flow projections, comparison of actual and committed costs to estimated costs and identification of cost variances which require further action to assure project costs do not exceed authorized amounts.
• Reviews construction contractor quotes and issues a PO requisition to engage a construction contractor for each project.
• Reviews and approves construction contractor change orders and invoices.
• Communicates project status, issues and risks to leadership and stakeholders in an effective and timely manner.
• Works well with personnel from all areas of the company to ensure performance of project objectives.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or relevant, with a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in project and/or construction management in the electric utility industry or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education; Transmission electric system capital project experience strongly preferred.

OR

• Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience in project and/or construction management in electric utility construction or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education; Transmission electric system capital project experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, direct and motivate a team comprised of a cross-functional group of resources.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred
• Familiarity with creating a project schedule. Experience in creating a project schedule using Primavera, Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software application preferred.
• Some experience with identifying alternative solutions and in performing risk assessments.
• Some experience in coordinating and negotiating with outside vendors or third parties to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Familiarity with electric utility construction processes preferred.
• Familiarity with electric substation and line equipment preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Possesses effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously.
• Required to travel on short notice.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, in a team environment.

Additional Info

At FastTek Global,

Our Purpose is

Our People and

Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are

helping people find their success stories. Also,

Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for

24 years!

FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is

100% consultant and

client focused.

We've differentiated ourselves by being

fast, flexible,

creative and

honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our

flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of

Top Workplaces in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in

2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

2022 and 2023!

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