Job Summary: This position is responsible for leading project teams through the entire lifecycle of utility infrastructure projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee project execution, coordinating with clients and managing internal & external resources to ensure projects are delivered within budget and schedule requirements while meeting safety and quality standards. Acting as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders, you will troubleshoot challenges, foster strong relationships, and drive project success through strategic oversight and proactive problem solving.
Responsibilities:
- Lead project teams through the entire project life cycle from initiation through closeout to ensure timely completion of complex projects within scope, schedule, budget, and quality constraints.
- Develop technical & commercial bidding strategies during proposal phase, including selecting external engineering & contracting partners and leading proposal development process within timeline and submission requirements while meeting Company's commercial objectives.
- Develop and execute plans for managing and controlling projects from implementation including ensuring that external engineering firms execute design phase according to scope requirements and within prescribed budget & schedule.
- Define and execute work breakdown structures for tracking progress throughout engineering, procurement & construction to facilitate transparency of project status through completion.
- Oversee planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring using systems like ViewPoint as well as construction management platforms to facilitate critical communications amongst project stakeholders.
- Manage project budgets, ensuring accurate cost tracking and compliance with financial controls. Review and approve expenditures, invoices, and claims. Lead billing, reporting, and performance reviews to meet project objectives.
- Identify and mitigate risks, manage opportunities, and resolve claims to protect project outcomes. Negotiate resolutions with stakeholders as needed.
- Maintain high-level communication with teams and stakeholders, resolving escalated issues and ensuring project continuity while driving innovation.
- Mentor staff to drive accountability and performance.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives, implementing paperless workflows, advanced tools, while achieving high-quality deliverables, including as-built documentation.
- Perform additional duties, leveraging expertise in managing high-stakes projects to drive organizational success.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, preferably Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems.
- 10+ years of industry experience, including 5+ years in Project Management; direct experience in power utilities, transmission, and distribution and/or high-voltage substations a plus.
- Strong understanding of project management principles, tools, and methodologies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ViewPoint experience a plus.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and customer-facing skills. Highly organized, proactive, and results-driven with strong analytical abilities. Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Valid driver's license; travel required (10-20%, domestic and international).
- PMP Certification or PE License/FE-EIT Certificate a plus.
- EPC project management and interdisciplinary engineering experience preferred.