Program Manager - Oil & Gas

NEI Electric Power Engineering•Lakewood, CO

1d•$140,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Program Manager in the Oil & Gas group, you will be responsible for managing a large client portfolio within the industrial market. This portfolio has deep multi-discipline scopes including but not limited to substations, T&D, SCADA, I&C, field commissioning, system modeling, and complex electrical engineering. The role will support development, engineering, and construction support. The Program Manager will oversee the planning and progress on active projects and maintain exceptional client relationships across the various engineering scopes. This role requires the ability to manage multiple on-going projects and be the liaison between NEI and the client for all the projects we are supporting. The Program Manager will work with internal stakeholders to deepen the relationship with the client and drive the operations team to identify opportunities to create efficiencies and improve profitability with the targeted client. The Program Manager will serve as the Seller Doer for his client and support/lead negotiations with clients and Directors for onboarding of new projects.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or relevant field
At least 5+ years of professional experience in a project or program management role is required
PMP Required or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date
Extensive hands-on experience working within the O&G industry with large operators
Understands upstream, midstream, and downstream operations
Familiarity with electrical substations, transmission lines, SCADA, I&C, system studies, and distribution in a PM capacity
Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CPM scheduling, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations
Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans and executive level reporting that ensures timely action and decision making in time-pressured scenarios
Ability to travel upwards of 25% to visit clients and potential job sites
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

Manages and serves as the single point of contact between the client and NEI Electric Power Engineering
Works closely with Directors, Team Leads, and Project Managers to assign project execution teams across all the clients open projects
Collaborates with client leadership and NEI leadership to negotiate schedule, scope, and contract terms
Leads various project status update meetings with client, providing schedule updates, submitting, and answering requests for information, and reporting on engineering progress
Manages the collection, organization, and filing of all project documentation, both internally and externally
Collaborates with support staff such as Project Coordinators and Project Managers to ensure projects on within scope, schedule, and budget as well as monitor cash flows, ETCs, EACs, and revenue recognition for the portfolio of projects
Develops and implements processes and procedures that will help streamline client & NEI relationship & processes
Maintains, manages, and improves upon existing client relationships across multiple engineering disciplines
Travels as necessary to meet with clients in a quarterly setting to ensure continued success and solicit feedback
Assists client in the strategy, planning, and evaluation of active projects with NEI Electric Power Engineering
Takes the lead on business development activities for the assigned client and coordinates with Client Services
Must work with Directors and Team Leads to identify opportunities to create efficiencies and improve quality across all of the client’s projects.
Must work with and support other PMs who have projects with the targeted client to collect data, implement efficiencies and improve client services.
Supports the Project Operations Director with onboarding of new projects and negotiating project schedules with the client and the technical directors for the projects scope of work.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
Annual discretionary bonus programs
Paid time off
Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, and conferences
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Eight (8) paid holidays, incuding a floating holiday to use at your discretion
Annual team building
Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
Pet insurance