Substation Project Manager

Ddgrid; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-service electrical contractor in Lewisville, Texas, is seeking a Project Manager to oversee various projects in the electrical utilities sector. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, hands-on experience in the industry, and a degree in a related field. Responsibilities include supervising project activities, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and be flexible to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires flexibility to travel as needed.
• Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record are essential.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct overall project activities.
• Facilitate project documentation and ensure compliance.
• Monitor contractor activities and project progress.
• Assist project teams with requests for approval and documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Hands-on experience in electrical utilities

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

DDGrid, LLC is a full-service electrical substation utility contractor throughout the Southwest and Southern United States. We are equipped to handle projects of all sizes with 50 years of combined experience in the industry. With a continued focus on our Mission Statement, DDGrid continues our journey of being the preferred Substation Utility construction contractor for our clients.

Responsibilities

• As assigned, supervise and direct overall project activities, including planning and coordinating, circumventing/resolving problem areas, ensuring all company/project policies, procedures, and standards are maintained, etc.
• Facilitate all aspects of project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, action items follow up, material expediting, and project meeting minutes.
• Document and edit both detailed project schedules and budgets from project creation through closeout.
• Assist project team in processing request documents for project approval, purchase orders, work orders, and others as necessary to complete the project.
• Coordinate with the Project Team to solve problems as they arise and provide solutions to management.
• Represent company/project in meetings with the client, subcontractors, etc.
• Cooperate with and technically assist field personnel assigned to the area of responsibility.
• Monitor other contractors' activities and progress both remotely and via onsite project visits.
• Comply with all safety rules and timely completion of required training.
• The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing, and other responsibilities will be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit.

Qualifications and Experience

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Hands on experience working in the electrical utilities industry
• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or other relatable fields, preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, and scheduling software. (Microsoft Project and/or Smartsheet is a plus)
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
• Flexibility to travel as needed to facilitate client needs.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment dependent on managing multiple project timelines and schedules simultaneously.
• Strong work ethic, a high degree of professionalism with the ability to work with little supervision, handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, produce quality work and meet strict deadlines.
• A valid Texas drivers license and a good driving record.