Project Manager-Transmission Planning

Description

The Transmission Planning Project Manager will partner with a team of analysts, consultants, and support staff in the day-to-day management of consulting engagements, including budget monitoring and management, scope execution, client relations, staff development and training, and other similar duties required for the successful marketing and execution of consulting engagements. The Transmission Planning Project Manager will oversee projects from inception to completion, as well as support and provide guidance to others performing these roles as required by the specific project.

This role will be responsible for the overall project execution and successful completion of consulting engagements on time and within budget.

• Lead all aspects of project execution including scope, schedule, and budget; ensure quality control of deliverables; analyze and communicate project status, risks, schedule, and costs to all internal and external stakeholders; lead multi-discipline teams of engineers and analysts; plan, organize, and communicate project personnel needs to department management.
• Collaborate on business development activities; manage existing client relationships through client marketing and project interactions; assist in identifying new sales opportunities with clients; assist within aspects of proposal development and submission including project planning, budgeting, and scheduling; assist in the establishment of critical project objectives and performances with client; manage relationships with existing and potential key clients, customers, software providers, and contractors.
• Lead and participate in project planning, scheduling, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.
• Advance new and existing client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
• Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the Legal Department as required.
• Lead the review, negotiation, approval, and execution of consulting agreements and change orders.
• Mentor and train less experienced staff on technical and business aspects of projects and the industry; serve as a recognized industry-leader in their subject matter; support company initiatives.
• Develop and implement the project execution plans based on scope and client needs.
• Analyze, approve, and implement multiple project deliverables.
• Oversee the training of project teams, coordinate activities of multiple global practices/disciplines, and facilitate the efficient cost-effective utilization of staff while adhering to contractual and performance requirements.
• Analyze and communicate project status, risks, schedule and costs to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Support request for proposal (RFP) and bid process, including preparation of scope, schedule, and budget for opportunity as well as evaluation and selection of partners/subcontractors/suppliers as applicable.
• Manage downstream contract administration including submittals, change orders, and contract closeout.
• Analyze and approve internal and external reports including project scheduling, budgeting, cash flow forecast, and project status reports.
• Manage, communicate, and present reports to internal and external executive management as required.
• Manage and audit the project documentation and filing systems.
• Perform project safety, quality, progress, and financial audits and assessments as required.
• Develop the plan for, and direct the project turnover documentation, project closeout, and recordkeeping/retention processes and procedure.
• Develop plan for and manage communication with governmental, industry, and public entities, and community relations on project-related matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor Degree in engineering or related field and 5 years of relevant experience Required or
• Applicable years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement Required
• Knowledge in project management, techniques, and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication…