Program Manager

Mesa Associates • Chattanooga, TN

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

This exciting career opportunity is for a proven engineering professional to serve as a technical and relationship liaison between Mesa and TVA. The successful candidate will oversee a well established multidisciplinary group of engineers, designers and technicians. This individual reports to the Engineering Director and will be responsible for the relationship with TVA. The position requires a strong technical background in substation engineering along with a proven managerial track record. Candidate will be responsible for P&L of client project work, communication, process creation, team management, and is ultimately responsible for ensuring the successful execution of all project work. The role will be a hybrid allowable role based out of the Chattanooga, TN or Knoxville, TN office.

Requirements

• PMP certification is required
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve difficult technical and management problems related to complex engineering projects.
• Possess aptitude for engineering and design, as well as proposal preparation, estimating, accounting, and scheduling.
• Strong organizational and process workflow management skills.
• Adept at modifying and adapting processes and workflows to accomplish team goals efficiently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively in a team environment – both internally and externally.
• Strong working knowledge of computers and software such as AutoCAD, Vault, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Must also possess knowledge of corporate accounting practices and business operations.
• Willingness to develop, promote and comply with Mesa safety requirements.
• Reactive to Director/VP work instructions and proactive/reactive to client requests.
• 12+ years of experience working in the power industry is required.

Nice To Haves

• a PE license is preferred.
• 4-year ABET-accredited engineering degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience managing projects and/or customer accounts is preferred.
• 6+ years of TVA substation design experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer leadership to groups of Project Managers.
• Accountable for maintaining solid customer financial targets, rapport, relationships and is ultimately responsible for ensuring the successful execution of all project work.
• Integral participant in contract negotiations.
• Provides guidance, direction, and coaching to Project Managers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree