Lead Project Manager - Substation & Transmission

Sargent & Lundy•Amarillo, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office. This position will offer you the opportunity to manage the execution of multiple transmission, substation and distribution projects. The position will involve coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of capital project execution. Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management

Requirements

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
15+ years of experience in Project Management of Utility, Construction, Engineering, or other relevant experience
Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role
Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
Comfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel

Nice To Haves

A BS in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar degree
Engineering design experience is a plus
PMP Certification is a plus
Construction/field knowledge or experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project life cycle
Accountable for all phases of the project life cycle from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and close out
Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability; mentor and coach team members
Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders
Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items
Identify and control construction risk
Recognize, identify, track and control change
Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors
Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results