Project Manager, Electrical Distribution - Eastern Pennsylvania

Orbital Engineering, Inc.•Lancaster, PA

7h•$80,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

Orbital is seeking a Project Manager in the field of Electric Utilities to join a Project Management Team in a REMOTE WORK role based in Eastern Pennsylvania. The role will entail performing various project management processes/activities through all stages, from project inception through closeout. Project types primarily include Electrical Distribution projects (greenfield, brownfield rebuilds/expansions, equipment/asset replacements/upgrades, etc.) throughout Eastern Pennsylvania. Candidates must be based in Eastern Pennsylvania and candidates with PennDOT experience are strongly preferred. Intermittent travel will be required for on-site project meetings Monday through Friday, as dictated by project schedules.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
8-10 Years Project Management Experience
Experience in Electric Utilities
Strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
Ability to perform financial planning and forecasting
Competent in basic computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe).
Competent in scheduling software (P6) and provide schedule updates as required.
Organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
Able to work well in a group setting and manage simultaneous tasks.
Willing to travel as needed. Travel and lodging costs are reimbursable.
Possess a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle to frequent construction sites.
Ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

PennDOT experience

Responsibilities

Ensure complete compliance with all safety procedures at site. Report safety compliance issues and safety incidents to Orbital and client supervision. Work with team member / crew supervision to stop unsafe activities.
Drive project tasks to completion. Project Manager is expected to learn the regular responsibilities of the role and complete tasks in a timely manner as required based on project stage at his/her own discretion. Individual should be self-motivated and willing to take responsibility for all tasks.
Host and/or attend regularly scheduled project meetings to maintain working knowledge of project status and gather information needed to complete required tasks. Project Manager will be responsible for tasks ranging from monitoring schedule for adherence to managing material orders to completing regular project checklists to tracking project as-builts, and so on.
Participate in on-site field walkdowns and must be willing and able to contribute to project goals/objectives in a group setting.
Provide input to improve processes/procedures as appropriate to maximize efficiency and performance of the Project Team as a cohesive unit.
Occasionally climb ladders and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Demonstrate ability in daily task planning, strategic task planning, as well as understanding of determining priorities amongst multiple projects.
Ask questions and seek training required to execute and supplement knowledge required to properly execute tasks.
Learn and use multiple software systems as required.