Senior Electrical Project Manager - Battery Retrofit

Turner & Townsend Plc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead the transformation of a factory into a cutting-edge battery manufacturing plant. This role involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with design standards, and managing stakeholder relationships effectively. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in electrical project management, particularly with large-scale construction projects. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact on exciting projects that shape the future of energy solutions. If you are passionate about engineering and project delivery, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in electrical project management with a focus on large-scale projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential for team management.
• Proficiency in project management software is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee electrical aspects of battery retrofit projects.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and project information flow.
• Monitor project progress, compliance, and cost impact.

Skills

Electrical Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management Software

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Multitasking

PMP Certification

Fluency in Korean

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Senior Electrical Project Manager - Battery Retrofit

• Full-time

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Turner & Townsend is looking for a Senior Electrical Project Manager with experience in electrical systems to lead and oversee the electrical aspects of retrofitting an existing factory into a state-of-the-art battery manufacturing plant for a high-profile client. You will be responsible for ensuring the successful planning, execution, and completion of the project within the specified timeline and budget, while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chain to deliver compliant projects.
• Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews.
• Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications.
• Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors, and regional stakeholders.
• Assist in developing excellent working relationships with clients to maximize new opportunities.
• Verify that effective project governance, processes, and systems are utilized.
• Ensure application of best practices on all projects.
• Capture key information and learnings from each project.
• Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes.
• Analyze, track, and manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip.
• Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects to ensure compliance with approved design standards.
• Produce formal project status reports and other required reports.
• Independently review status reports, drawing submittals, timelines, and costs from architects, contractors, and suppliers.
• Forecast and update key project milestones.
• Develop and manage schedules specifically related to battery retrofit projects.
• Ensure integration of battery systems with existing factory infrastructure.
• Monitor and report on the progress and cost impact of battery retrofit activities, ensuring alignment with project timelines and budgets.
• Provide expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required.
• Respond rapidly to RFIs from the field.
• Provide strategic advice to project teams to achieve both client and business objectives.
• Offer commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years in electrical project management, focusing on electrical systems and large-scale construction projects, including battery retrofit projects.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical systems and engineering principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• PMP or similar project management certification preferred.
• Fluency in Korean is advantageous.

The salary range for this full-time role is $140K-$160K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.

Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

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