Sr. Project Manager

Sgc-Engineering-LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SGCPower in Houston seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee non-technical aspects of power projects, including costs, schedule, billing, and closeout. You will work with stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget, lead cross-functional teams, and drive process improvement while maintaining strong client relationships.

A Bachelor’s in a business discipline with 10+ years in power engineering PM is required; PMP is preferred; remote within the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline with at least 10 years in power engineering design and PM.
• Electric Utility project experience required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of power industry and project profitability.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Understand project requirements and assign roles to match scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with leadership to allocate team members per project needs.
• Manage scope, costs, schedule, and client communications.
• Oversee contracts, invoices, and profitability reporting.
• Prepare project plans, meetings, and progress updates.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and support business development.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and processes.
• Travel and extended hours as needed.

Skills

Power engineering

Project management

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Client communications

Budgeting & invoicing

Leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business-related discipline

10+ years power engineering PM experience

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Location: Houston, TX(candidates may sit remote, but must be located within the US)

Compensation: $130,000-$165,000

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply.

SGCPoweris more than just a team—we'rea close-knit community of engineers and designers driven by a shared passion for excellence. Operating within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, our firm thrives on collaboration and the Seller-Doer business model, where everyone has a voice and the opportunity to make a direct impact. We empower our team members with the autonomy and independence they need to pursue projects they care about, fostering a culture where innovation, initiative, and creativity lead to real success. At SGCPower, your ideas are not just welcomed, they'reessential.

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for all non-technical aspects of power projects (costs, schedule, communication, billing, closeout, etc.). The SPM is required to have a solid understanding of the power engineering and electric utility industry. The SPM works with stakeholder to complete projects within scope, on schedule, and on budget.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible to have a full understanding of project requirements (e.g., client, industry, government) and place team members in a project role that meets the scope, schedule, and budget requirements of the project.
• Work with Leadership to allocate team members for project roles that meet the scope, schedule, and budget requirements of the project.
• Primary tasks:
  • Scope Management – WBS, Change Orders, contract management
  • Cost Management – Timecard review, invoicing, project profitability (gross margin analysis, financial status reports)
  • Schedule Management – Project Plans, meetings, assignments
  • Communication – Client PM’s Subcontractors, Business Development
    • Calls, meetings, action item follow-up
    • Management reporting, project management software updating
    • Cross-divisional support and project transition to other operating divisions
  • Project – proposal development, project setup, contract negotiations
  • Relationship Management – Clients PM’s, subcontractors, business development
  • Closeout – Lessons learned, accounting invoice close-out
• Develop and maintain a professional rapport with client, project team members, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skills; assist with training, development, annual appraisal, and supervision of divisional employees as applicable.
• Maintain target billable goals and participate in process improvement team efforts to achieve divisional/company objectives.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of the power industry
• Knowledge of computer applications and functions including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and project management software (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc.).
• Demonstrated understanding of project profitability and how it contributes to the success of MR.
• Proficient in the use of spreadsheets, database and word-processing applications including Microsoft Project and Smartsheet.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare project plans, reports, documents, and procedures to address specific project or divisional needs.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports on project profitability and spending.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally with project team, management, staff, and clients/stakeholders.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel and work extended hours for project assignments, meetings or other company needs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline plus a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in power engineering design and project management experience OR an equivalent combination of education/training and experience.
• Electric Utility project experience is required.
• Completion of numerous diverse project types.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.

Physical Demands:

Duties are performed in an office environment.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information.

Disclaimer:

• Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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