Project Manager 1

Pike Corporation•Mount Laurel, NJ

9d•$80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Project Manager assures quality workmanship and on-time delivery to clients for assigned projects, while efficiently utilizing Pike Engineering resources to enhance their return on investment. The position is accountable for completing assigned work within quality standards and time frames acceptable to both the client and the company, and is subject to supervision of progress and results. The Project Manager does not have authority to hire or terminate employees; those duties, along with employee reprimands, generally belong to the AM/DM/RVP. The role requires a working knowledge of the Pike Engineering Employee Handbook, utility company policies and procedures, line construction and maintenance, the National Electric Safety Code, and distribution equipment and its associated hazards. The Project Manager must protect sensitive and proprietary information and promote Pike Engineering’s Core Values, vision, strategy, ethics, and principles in dealings with employees and clients.

Requirements

Graduate with a two-year degree in Engineering Technology or a related field and/or have at least two years of related communications or distribution experience.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated negotiating and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated management and business skills.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, motivation, vision, and direction.
High energy 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; able to work independently and as part of a team.
Customer-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks while providing leadership to other team members.
Working knowledge of utility company policies and procedures and basic line construction and maintenance.
Working knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code and ability to recognize distribution equipment and associated hazards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive and proprietary information.

Responsibilities

Direct project supervision and project workflow.
Maintain appropriate quality-control levels and meet project schedules.
Use project 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 a working knowledge of utility company policies and procedures to communicate effectively with professional staff at client companies.
Promote Pike Engineering’s Core Values and support its vision and strategy, demonstrating initiative, accountability, ethical conduct, and high standards.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information.
Perform additional responsibilities or duties as assigned.