Project Manager 1

GAI Consultants, Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Remote

About The Position

GAI Consultants Inc is seeking a Project Manager to join our Transmission and Distribution division in our Homestead, PA office. This is a fully remote position. As a GAI PROJECT MANAGER 1, this position is responsible for leading the successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and quality for projects. This role applies basic project management skills to effectively manage projects and may serve as a PM Coach to Task Managers.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of total engineering or technical experience, with at least 2 of those years serving as a Task or Project Manager leading and directing projects or tasks, preferably with an engineering consulting organization or similar professional services firm.
Demonstrated track record of external customer engagements and building and maintaining successful client relationships.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering or applicable technical discipline as required.
Demonstrated working knowledge of fundamental project management skills, with a willingness to learn GAI-specific project management procedures and requirements
Relevant professional licensure or certification in applicable technical discipline as required (PE, PLS, PG, RLA, etc.).
Driver’s License required
Mathematical skills commensurate with the technical or engineering discipline practiced (e.g., engineering calculations, design, etc.)
Demonstrated working knowledge of fundamental project management financial concepts, including developing pricing, cost budget monitoring, calculating profit, etc.
In-depth understanding of software as needed to successfully perform the duties described here, including MS Office Suite applications and software, CAD programs, document management systems, database software, HR Systems, internet software, and reporting tools related to databases.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and communicate with and garner support from key stakeholders and staff.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical reports and procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports and other business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Advanced technical degree preferred.
Experience with Deltek for Professional Services as a Project Management / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Platform, including Client Relationship Management applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering projects from initial scope development through final delivery, managing project objectives, schedules, budgets, resources, and client expectations.
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and execution plans to ensure projects are delivered on time and within approved funding.
Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams, contractors, clients, and stakeholders to resolve technical issues, manage priorities, and maintain project momentum.
Identify and manage project risks, scope changes, resource constraints, and potential schedule impacts while implementing effective mitigation strategies.
Serve as the primary client point of contact, providing regular project updates, facilitating decision-making, and building strong long-term client relationships.
Deliver scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and profitability of all projects managed.
Plan and manage small to medium value projects, with a single or dual discipline focus and a low to medium risk profile.
Manage a small number of projects (typically 3 to 5) with up to $500k per year of total billings and a maximum individual project size of $150k.
Work with Project Controls staff to analyze project performance data on an ongoing basis and develop recovery plans as needed.
Develops and maintains successful client relationships on existing projects.
Coordinate and develop the proposed scope, schedule, and fee for the entire project.
Supports senior management in contract negotiations with clients.
Assemble and lead the project team and the scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and profit for the entire project.