Utility Project Manager General

Overview

Our global EPC Firm client is hiring a Project Manager General for a long-term contract opportunity for their Columbus, OH location.

The ideal candidate will have a safety-first mindset, be dedicated to making their clients and teams successful, and take an entrepreneurial approach to their job. As programs are an extension of our clients day-to-day operations, roles within the program management track allow for frequent, often daily, client interaction. Engineers on the program management track leverage their technical expertise and education to make informed decisions in the execution of projects on behalf of our clients.

Project Managers at our client are a key part of our informal leadership structure. They will be expected to mentor junior staff and lead multi-disciplinary teams in the execution of our most complex projects. In the program management organization, project managers will be relied on to support the overall development of project management capabilities through the functional leadership of day-to-day task execution.

Project managers may lead specific functional areas within a larger program or lead the entirety of a smaller program working directly with our clients to provide a premier client experience.

• Lead a cross-functional team to execute substation, transmission line, and telecommunication projects from inception through design and construction to closeout.
• Oversee 5-20 projects concurrently of varying sizes ($100k-$50M+) and voltages (4kV-765kV).
• Manage projects for schedule adherence identifying risks and requirements to successfully achieve a project's in-service date.
• Navigate projects through client gate approval processes including presentations to senior and executive management as required by each client.
• Manage projects for financial adherence maintaining an accurate cost forecast reflecting committed and uncommitted costs for an estimate-at-completion.
• Coordinate craft labor resources with client approved vendors for construction, testing and other field activities.
• Provide regular status updates on projects by maintaining project data and routine reporting as well as meeting updates for clients.
• Lead project meetings with cost, schedule, real estate, environmental, construction and engineering resources to facilitate project execution.

• Must have a 4 year Bachelor Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program and min 7 years applicable/relevant experience - engineering design, project management or a relevant role
• Excellent facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead and manage.
• Strong planning and analytical skills.
• E.I.T. or PE license preferred.
• Must demonstrate superb oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Demonstrated success in project management which includes proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, team leadership, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination.
• Proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients.
• Travel 15-25% depending on project assignment and client needs.

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

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