Electric Utility Project Manager

Exponent•Houston, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Exponent's Construction Consulting Practice is seeking an Electric Utility Project Manager for our Houston, TX office. In this role, you will manage complex and large electric transmission projects from pre-construction to close-out, and drive them to on-time and on-budget completion.

Requirements

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 (preferred) 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

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree(s)
Successful client management track record is desired
Knowledge of common construction related software including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office tools is desired
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Responsibilities

Planning, executing, and managing projects to meet project schedule, cost, and scope
Developing schedules, budgets, and risk management plans
Managing schedule and cost performance
Managing financial forecasting and reporting cycle timeliness
Performing change control and implementing risk mitigations
Managing and coordinating with project teams and stakeholders (e.g. utility team members, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, environmental, land and permitting, legal, procurement, construction, etc.)
Managing and overseeing project cost and schedule control
Driving timely progress and clearing obstacles on project activities
Overseeing contractor performance
Proactively anticipate potential risks and issues and have mitigative and preventative plans in place
Preparing and providing reporting and information to project stakeholders and executives