Project Manager - Engineering Major Projects
About The Position
Wisconsin Electric Power, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is hiring a Project Manager - Engineering Major Projects in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role manages engineering and construction for capital improvements, including large Distribution, Transmission, or Substation projects. The Project Manager oversees scope, schedule, and budget to support successful project start-up and commissioning; maintains records and monitors systems to support operations, maintenance, and future planning; provides benchmarking information on engineering and construction services; and participates in resource allocation. The position also provides oversight for complex, multidisciplinary projects and helps ensure successful completion of all project aspects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- At least 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one after accepting the role.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a leadership role in engineering or construction.
- Demonstrated project management, planning and organizing, budgeting, and business acumen skills.
- Problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making abilities.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and function effectively in diverse environments, including those involving political, union, environmental, and regulatory agendas.
Responsibilities
- Scope projects and manage permitting and licensing.
- Ensure accurate completion of construction cost estimates, engineering design, construction management, and job close-out.
- Write and enforce contracts and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Monitor and evaluate in-house and external engineering and construction workforces.
- Apply applicable codes, standards, and regulations, and coach others on their proper use.
- Complete engineering documentation and maintain corporate records.
- Coordinate with professional engineering staff to improve equipment and system reliability, efficiency, and performance.
- Research complex issues and develop innovative approaches.
- Lead large projects addressing evolving industry standards, environmental and regulatory requirements, advanced technology opportunities, and performance improvement needs.
- Prepare requests for proposals, review proposals, and make recommendations based on advanced knowledge of requirements.
- Coordinate the preparation, approval, and distribution of standards, specifications, and contract language.
- Administer contracts and conduct construction inspections for complex, multidisciplinary projects.
- Provide oversight to ensure successful completion of all aspects of large projects.
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget to support successful start-up and commissioning.
- Provide record keeping and ongoing system monitoring in support of operations, maintenance, and future planning.
- Provide benchmarking information on engineering and construction services and participate in resource allocation functions.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits are offered; specific benefit types are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
