Project Manager 1

Pike Corporation•Exton, PA

About The Position

The Project Manager assures quality workmanship and on-time delivery to the client for assigned projects, while efficiently utilizing Pike Engineering resources. The role is responsible for completing assigned work within quality and schedule parameters acceptable to both the client and the company. The position is subject to supervision of progress and results. The Project Manager does not have authority to hire or terminate employees; hiring, termination, and reprimanding are generally handled by the AM/DM/RVP. The incumbent is expected to maintain a working knowledge of the Pike Engineering Employee Handbook and to protect sensitive and proprietary information. The Project Manager directs project supervision and workflow, maintains quality control, meets project schedules, communicates project status to management and clients, and develops project specifications and practices to achieve defined objectives. The role also requires knowledge of utility company policies and procedures, basic line construction and maintenance, the National Electric Safety Code, and the ability to recognize distribution equipment and associated hazards. Additional duties may be assigned to meet the organization’s ongoing needs.

Requirements

Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated negotiation and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated management and business skills.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, motivation, vision, and direction.
High energy level and ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Proven success developing and maintaining customer relationships.
Strong commitment to achieving goals and plans.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Team-oriented and customer-oriented.
Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.
Graduate with a two-year degree in Engineering Technology or a related field, and/or a minimum of two years of related communications or distribution experience.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and advocate for Pike Engineering’s Core Values with employees and clients.
Support the organization’s vision and strategy, demonstrate initiative and personal accountability, and meet work demands to a high standard.
Maintain high standards of business ethics and promote company values and principles in all transactions.
Direct project supervision and workflow.
Maintain appropriate quality control.
Meet project schedules and support on-time delivery to clients.
Utilize Pike Engineering resources efficiently.
Communicate project status to management and clients.
Develop project specifications and implement practices that achieve defined objectives to the satisfaction of clients and management.
Maintain working knowledge of utility company policies and procedures to communicate effectively with client professional staff.
Maintain knowledge of basic line construction and maintenance, the National Electric Safety Code, distribution equipment, and associated hazards.
Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive and proprietary information.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.