Electric Utility Project Manager
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Manage complex electric transmission projects from pre-construction to close-out, driving them to on-time and on-budget completion through planning, schedule and cost performance monitoring, and financial forecasting. Develop schedules, budgets, and risk management plans while overseeing contractor performance and implementing change controls with proactive mitigations. Coordinate with project teams, stakeholders, utility members, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, environmental, land, permitting, legal, and procurement groups to clear obstacles and ensure timely progress. Prepare reporting and information for project stakeholders and executives, synthesizing complex information to develop well-thought-out plans.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering or similar
- 8 plus years of work experience in the electric utility industry or heavy industrial fields such as oil and gas, chemicals, petrochemicals etc., in-project/construction management, engineering management, risk management, and/or contractor management role(s)
- Strong experience in construction project management and project controls
- Initiative and drive to progress challenging projects independently
- Well-developed team leadership and stakeholder coordination skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to synthesize complex information and tasks and develop well thought-out plans and responses
- Ability to manage multiple project scopes and tasks simultaneously
- Adaptability to function effectively in a dynamic team environment
- Ability to interact effectively with external clients and internal colleagues
- Successful client management track record
- Knowledge of common construction related software including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office tools
Desired Qualifications
- advanced degree(s)
- 8 plus years of work experience in the electric utility industry (preferred)
- Heavy industrial fields such as oil and gas, chemicals, petrochemicals etc., in-project/construction management, engineering management, risk management, and/or contractor management role(s)
- Successful client management track record is desired
- Knowledge of common construction related software including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office tools is desired
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