Project Manager - Substation

SolveNow Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager for utility substation projects in Fort Worth, Texas. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least 7 years of utility substation project experience, with strong project management skills. Responsibilities include managing projects from inception to completion, preparing proposals, and serving as the primary contact with clients. Preferred certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP) and Professional Engineering (PE) registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited curriculum.
• Minimum of seven years of utility substation project experience.
• At least 3 years related project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and assist in contract negotiations.
• Overall management of projects from concept to completion.
• Develop and monitor project schedules and manage costs.
• Serve as primary point of contact with client on project matters.
• Conduct quality reviews on design projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

About the job Project Manager - Substation

Major responsibilities for the Project Manager will include:

• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Assist with internal project financials (detailed, accurate project cost forecast and accruals), staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
• Serve as primary point of contact with client regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support and schedule attainment.
• Manage all aspects of project communication.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems and implement the project execution plan.
• Conduct quality reviews on substation design projects (physical or P&C) as needed.
• Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to clients satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited curriculum.
• Minimum of seven years of utility substation project experience with at least 3 years related project management experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contracts on project-related matters.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to travel.
• Valid driver's license required.
• In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle