Transmission/Substation Project Manager

ESPO Corporation; Akron (OH); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ESPO Corporation is seeking Transmission and Substation Project Managers to oversee cost and schedule for multiple projects across Akron, Reading, Morristown, and Greensburg, with a 12-month contract-to-hire arrangement. You will manage 10–20 projects from scope through completion, coordinating with engineering, client stakeholders, and subcontractors while driving outages, procurement, and permitting.

Candidates should bring a Bachelor's in engineering or construction management, at least five

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field from an accredited curriculum.
• Minimum of five years of high voltage transmission line or substation construction project management experience.
• Detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines; PMP is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsabilidades

• Manage 10-20 projects from inception to completion.
• Vet the initial scope and develop a project work plan with Engineering & Client Stakeholders.
• Develop outage requests and sequenced work plans with SME's & Client partners.
• Coordinate material procurement with Engineering; manage permitting review and submittal.
• Prepare RFPs, evaluate bids, and report progress to Client and Lead PM.

Conhecimentos

Cost management

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel readiness

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

PMP certification (bonus)

Ferramentas

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Transmission and Substation Project Managers

Akron, OH 44320 or Reading, PA 19605 or Morristown, NJ 07960 or Greensburg, PA 15601

12 month contract to hire

Job Description

The Project Manager will report directly to the Lead Project Manager and is responsible for cost management of the individual projects, the successful completion of the projects within the specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, subcontractors, and any other project stakeholders.

Examples of Project types

• Substation – complete substation rebuild & conversion projects (ring bus, breaker & a half, double-breaker). Terminal upgrades including breakers, relays, and other physical equipment. Some relay-only or equipment-only replacements
• Voltages: 34.5kV-500kV
• Transmission Line – complete line rebuilds, line rehabs, line switch replacements, customer connections.
• Voltages: 46kV-138kV
• Communications projects: Replacement of RTUS, cell antennas, microwave towers. Installation of MPLS, ADSS & OPGW fiber builds
• New Transmission Customer connections and Generator interconnections (solar and wind)
• Project budgets range from Small ($250k-$1M), Medium $2M-5M to large ($5M-$50M)
• 90% of projects are in a brownfield environment – usually reconfiguring existing substations to new configurations, or rebuilding transmission lines to higher capacities.

Project Manager Responsibilities

• Each PM manages 10-20 projects from inception to completion
• Vet the initial scope received and develop a project work plan with Engineering & Client Stakeholders
• Develop outage requests and sequenced work plans with SME's & Client contractor partners
• Work with Engineering to facilitate major and minor material equipment procurement
• Coordinate environmental and non-environmental permitting review and submittal
• Develop RFP packages for construction bid events, including written scopes of work, baseline schedules, and permitting packages. Evaluate contractor bids and recommend award to Client.
• Facilitate Pre-Construction and regular progress meetings
• Drive schedule and project progress during construction, oftentimes on-site
• Complete pre-energization & closeout activities during project completion.
• Develop rapport with construction team through on-site meetings and regular meetings/phone calls
• Meet regularly with Scheduler to update & maintain detailed P6 project schedules
• Maintain and be accountable for project budget and financial forecast updates.
• Update financial forecasts and track accruals monthly
• Navigate client computer programs for financial updates, contract management, and project documentation
• Report regularly to the Lead Project Manager and Client on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring home office support
• Maintain clear lines of communication and relationships between project site, project office and clients.
• 80/20 office field

Requirements

• Candidates for this position must have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field from an accredited curriculum. Minimum of five (5) years of high voltage transmission line or substation construction project management experience, including management of cost and schedule.
• Must have detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines. Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contacts on project-related matters. Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus but not mandatory.
• Ability to travel (projects are within 1-3 hr radius from reporting location). Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law.

ESPO Corporation

www.espocorp.com

630-789-2525