Senior Project Manager- Power Delivery Substation

Valdes Architecture & Engineering; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Project Manager to oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and budget adherence. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management or engineering disciplines, with opportunities for mentorship within a collaborative work environment. This role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Discounted gym membership

Company paid Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 10-15 years related experience in project engineering or management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work with tight deadlines.
• Must work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects ensuring they meet clients' expectations.
• Lead project teams and maintain strong client relationships.
• Plan, estimate budgets, and coordinate engineering activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Primary point of contact and accountability for ensuring projects meet client’s expectations throughout the life cycle of the project. Interfaces with client engineering representatives and other department engineers within the Valdes organization. Responsible for leading the Valdes team and ensuring project completion within budget, schedule and conformance with specifications. Maintains good business relationships with client counterparts throughout the course of the project. Responsible for acting as a partner to clients to identify upcoming projects and work for Valdes Architecture & Engineering.

Reponsibilities

• Manage project with the capability and initiative to successfully execute projects while directing/mentoring a project team and maintaining strong client relationships
• Promote safety in all aspects of the project and participate in all required safety activities
• Plan, estimate budget, coordinate and direct engineering activities for multi-department projects of any size
• Manage, coordinate, and administer a project from the conceptual stages through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, start-up and closeout
• Manage a portfolio of client projects with one or more Project Engineers or Project Managers assigned to support the execution of the portfolio
• Availability to address project emergencies outside of core business hours
• Travel to client and vendor sites for meetings, inspections and information gatherings
• Review and approve invoices to the client, as well as manage estimates, schedules, and reports being sent to the client
• Develop new client accounts and maintain existing business relationships with client counterparts and management team
• Assist Business Development in business related activities; become highly integrated in client activities so you can have reliable information for upcoming projects and intel for project award
• Provide mentorship for Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers and Project Managers
• Accountable to implement the Valdes Quality Procedures throughout project execution
• Commit to and meet project deadlines, and driven to provide outstanding service to both external and internal customers
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in one of the Engineering disciplines or equivalent experience
• Experience in substations is required
• 10-15 years of related experience in project engineering or project management, or equivalent experience in one of the engineering disciplines with cross training in project execution
• 15+ years of related experience in project engineering or project management with 5-10 years supervisory experience
• Experience managing a project from inception to completion
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work with tight deadlines
• Ability to travel to client sites out of tow
• Willing to accept on-site client assignments out of town
• MS Project and Primavera experience preferred
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

$135,000 - $200,000 a year

Salaries for all position are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise.

Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

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