Project Manager

Mesa Associates, Inc; Richmond (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Power Delivery team.

This role leads high-voltage substation projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams from initiation to closeout while ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives are met and client satisfaction remains high. Ideal candidates bring 6+ years of experience in power utility substation projects, strong leadership, and a solid grasp of PMI methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, construction management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant project experience with power utility substations called for.
• PMP preferred but not required; familiarity with PMI methodologies and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional planning/engineering/construction teams in substation project execution.
• Develop and manage key project planning documents and drive accountability to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor and control project progress, forecasting, and accruals; manage changes that affect cost and timeline.
• Coordinate design and construction activities; ensure efficient information flow among teams and clients.
• Communicate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders across multiple programs; participate in client meetings and site visits.

Skills

Project leadership

PM methodologies

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Project scheduling software

Job description

PDS General / Power Delivery Substation

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

Disclaimer

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Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Power Delivery team. This role is ideal for a driven leader who understands the technical and operational demands of electric transmission, substations, engineering & construction projects and can confidently guide multidisciplinary teams from project initiation through closeout.

You will lead high-voltage power delivery projects, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives are consistently achieved while maintaining exceptional client satisfaction. With the full support of our Project Support Office (PSO), you'll play a central role in delivering successful outcomes across a program of substation projects.

What You'll Do

• Project Leadership & Execution
  • Project Execution Plans
  • Project Initiation Documentation
  • Communication Plans
  • RFI Log Creation and Maintenance
  • Meeting Facilitation and Engagement of Stakeholders
  • Log of Meeting Minute
  • Meeting Status Reporting
  • Bi-Weekly Project Portfolio Reporting
  • Monitoring and Controlling Project Progress
  • Lead cross-functional planning/engineering/construction teams in the execution of utility substation design & construction projects.
  • Develop and manage key project planning documents, including:
  • Drive accountability to scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
  • Ensure all Mesa & assigned client business processes and procedures are followed
• Schedule & Budget Management
  • Monitor and control project schedules and budgets
  • Project Forecasting and Accruals
  • Identify, document, and manage scope changes affecting cost and timeline
  • Partner with associate project managers, coordinators, schedulers, analysts, and controllers to forecast spending, accruals, and financial performance
  • Support Program Managers/Directors in maintaining strong cost and schedule performance
• Risk & Issue Management
  • Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Track, assign, and resolve issues to minimize impact
  • Maintain accurate and current project status reporting systems
• Technical & Client Coordination
  • Understanding of EPC project processes
  • Support design teams in resolving technical challenges
  • Coordinate design and construction activities to ensure efficient information flow
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders across multiple programs
  • Participate in client meetings and substation site visits while adhering to all safety requirements

What You Bring

• Required Qualifications
  • Project management of heavy utility construction, preferably related to electric transmission substations
  • Engaging with and leading engineering/design projects
• Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, construction management, or related field preferred
• Minimum 6 years of relevant project experience, which should include:
• PMP Preferred, but not required
• Firm understanding of PMI Project Management Methodologies and Processes
• Demonstrated experience managing power utility substation design projects
• Ability to manage multiple projects or a program simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and project scheduling software
• Working knowledge of corporate accounting practices and business operations
• Core Competencies
  • Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
  • Independent judgment with minimal supervision
  • Ability to interpret and apply scopes of work, technical criteria, and design requirements
  • Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills
  • Professional presence and stakeholder management capability
  • Proven ability to manage emergent or fast-track projects

Work Environment & Requirements

• Willingness to attend meetings at substation sites and client facilities, including occasional travel to client locations
• Commitment to following all Mesa and client safety protocols
• Ability to work effectively with remote and distributed teams