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Power Delivery Project Management Area Lead

Skills
Business PlanningCooperationCritical Path MethodEasily AdaptableNegotiationPSPProfessional Services
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's in Engineering Construction Management or related field within the Power & Energy Market or equivalent experience
  • 15 years of relevant post education experience in project management within the Power Delivery/Utility Industry
  • Minimum 5 years experience working with IOUs IPPs Co-Ops Munis or similar utilities
  • Minimum 5 years leading engineering and/or construction teams on medium to large electrical utility scale high voltage and/or extra high voltage projects
  • Knowledge of contract management external and internal team meeting management earned value management change management risk management schedule management and financial management
  • Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process within the Power Delivery/Utility industry and strong project management background
  • Advanced analytical organizational critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work effectively with leadership subcontractors and employees at all levels
  • Excellent self-leadership attention to detail multitasking and adaptability in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to work independently and provide guidance to mid-level and senior team members with strict adherence to QA/QC
  • Advanced proficiency with technical writing office automation relevant software and MS Office suite products
  • Ability to elicit cooperation from senior management subcontractors consultants and company-wide staff
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adhering to health safety drug/alcohol and harassment policies
  • Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to varying schedules and hours
  • Occasional travel is required

Nice to have

  • PMP
  • PE license
  • Master’s degree

Day to day

  • Lead day-to-day activities of a local and/or regional project management team for high voltage and EHV power delivery projects
  • Oversee project development execution management control monitoring reporting and closeout while maintaining quality standards and client expectations
  • Provide leadership across pursuit risk review contract negotiation stakeholder engagement and project recovery activities in a complex consulting environment