Project Manager II - Substation & Transmission - Physical

United Grid Solutions; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering in Fort Mill, SC is seeking a Project Manager to deliver small to medium-scale electrical substation, transmission, distribution, and communications projects. You will lead planning, execution, and closeout, coordinating scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality while guiding client relationships and project teams.

The role requires strong PM fundamentals, engineering background, and proven leadership in a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent with PE preferred.
• Professional engineer licensure or PMP is a plus.
• Experience delivering utility engineering projects and managing client relationships.
• Proficient with MS Project or Primavera for scheduling and planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and closeout per PMBOK guidelines.
• Manage client and stakeholders; maintain trusted relationships.
• Negotiate contracts, manage changes, submittals, and approvals.
• Implement change control and risk management processes.
• Oversee EH&S and quality programs; ensure project compliance.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, and project financials.
• Provide status reporting to team, management, and client.
• Ensure timely invoices and maintain profitability and cash flow.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Position Overview: This is the second level of the Project Manager classification. This position is responsible for providing project management systems and technical direction to projects teams for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality execution of small to medium scale electric substation, transmission, distribution and communications projects and/or client accounts. This position is the single point of accountability for the successful planning, execution and closeout of projects which is accomplished through managing all aspects of projects including scope, schedule, cost, safety and quality as defined in the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK). Responsible for managing the client relationship and keeping company management informed of project status and issues. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently.

Duties & Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision, the project manager will provide:

• management of the project in accordance with Pike Engineering Policies and Procedures
• management of the client and project stakeholders, ensuring effective business relationships are in place and trusted by the all
• all aspects of contract negotiation, change order identification, submittal and approval, administration, establishing the system to carry out the contract including management of subcontractors
• effective change control and risk management processes
• EH&S and Quality programs appropriate for the project
• thorough estimates and proposals
• provide meaningful performance related feedback/input to appropriate line management and project team members
• project reporting and status for the project team, management, and client
• accurate project financials report to project accounting with adequate backup for management, internal and external accounting and/or SOX requirements
• effective financial controls to ensure project profitability and expected cash flow positions
• accurate invoices to ensure timely issuance and payment

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the utility industry
• Detailed knowledge of project management fundamentals
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications with MS office application proficiency including MS Project and/or Primavera scheduling software
• Demonstrated skills in written communications; ability to compose basic as well as complex technical documents, formal letters, invoices
• Demonstrated skills in oral communications; ability to make presentations to large, diverse groups
• High energy level with the ability to work in a fast paced, ambiguous environment with a bias for action
• Proven success in developing and maintaining internal and external relationships while effectively navigating organizational barriers
• High commitment to achieving goals and plans
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
• Demonstrated negotiating and decision-making skills
• Working knowledge of project accounting practices and financial systems
• General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanisms
• Working knowledge of the techniques needed to lead and influence others in a matrix organization
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds

Other Skills/Abilities

• Self-Motivated
• Work independently
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from accredited college or university
• State registration as a Professional Engineer
• PMP certification
• Skilled in engineering theories and principles
• Experience working directly with material manufacturers in the development of Transmission Lines or HV Electric Substation projects

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer