Senior Design-Build Substation Project Manager

CDM Smith; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 138,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced design-build/EPC Project Manager with substantial substations expertise. You will lead project definitions, schedules, budgets and client billings, ensuring profitability and timely payments.

The role mentors junior PMs and collaborates with engineering disciplines across complex substation projects. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with 13+ years of experience and will obtain PMP/CCM/DBIA certification within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 13+ years of relevant work experience.
• PMP, CCM or DBIA certification required within 12 months of hire or promotion.

Responsibilities

• Creates project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives for projects.
• Prepares detailed statements of work with associated work breakdown structures (budgets) and gains concurrence and approval from internal and external stakeholders.
• Manages project costs and is responsible for ensuring profitability.
• Creates and reviews timely client billings with internal billing support. Responsible for ensuring timely client payment and follows up on outstanding client invoices to obtain payment. Reviews and approves subcontractor/vendor invoices to ensure timely payment to outside resources.
• Performs ongoing review of project status. On an ongoing basis, monitors project risks and escalates as appropriate.
• Manages project change using change management protocols.
• Clearly communicates project deadlines, assignments, and objectives to project team members.
• Prepares overall project schedule/timeline and in-house construction budgets by group responsibility.
• Facilitates meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides assistance/guidance to engineering disciplines for code reviews and resolution of problem areas.
• Coordinates submittals to local/state/federal agencies.
• Provides or assists with the completion of work per project schedule.
• Reviews file transfer documents and forwards to proper engineering personnel.
• Coordinates and monitors the technical work of each task / deliverable.
• Reviews documents prepared for each project.
• Monitors progress toward deliverables and schedules.
• Reviews and approves Engineering (Design) Change Notices when appropriate for the project.
• Coordinates with the Project Construction Manager to setup and attend pre-bid meetings and tabulation of bid results.
• Prepares closeout meeting / Lessons Learned meeting.
• Prepares monthly reports.
• Prepares bid packages.
• Prepares and distribute addendums.
• Files and stores project contract documents.
• Research as needed and responds to proposed changes and RFIs from the field.
• Prepares and distributes contract modifications.
• Research on technical or contract document questions.
• Mentors less experienced Project Managers.

Skills

Project management methodology

Communication skills

Interpersonal & presentation skills

MS Word & Excel

Analytical & problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced design-build/EPC Project Manager with substantial substations expertise. You will lead project definitions, schedules, budgets and client billings, ensuring profitability and timely payments.

The role mentors junior PMs and collaborates with engineering disciplines across complex substation projects. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with 13+ years of experience and will obtain PMP/CCM/DBIA certification within 12 months of hire.