Project Manager 1

Pike•West Whiteland Township, 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 to enhance their return on investment. The role is responsible for completing assigned work within quality standards and time frames 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; those responsibilities, along with reprimanding employees, generally belong to the AM/DM/RVP. The Project Manager is expected to maintain a working knowledge of the Pike Engineering Employee Handbook. The role includes direct project supervision and workflow management, quality control, scheduling, resource utilization, and communication with management and clients. The Project Manager develops project specifications and practices to meet defined objectives and client and management expectations. The position also requires familiarity with utility company policies and procedures, basic line construction and maintenance, the National Electric Safety Code, distribution equipment, and associated hazards. The employee must protect sensitive and proprietary information. Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and a non-union company. The company provides construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities and telecommunications companies, as well as turnkey renewable projects. Its workplace is described as family-oriented, with a culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and customer service.

Requirements

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 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.
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.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Team-oriented and customer-oriented.
Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

Responsibilities

Advocate for Pike Engineering’s Core Values with employees and clients.
Support the organization’s vision and strategy and demonstrate initiative and personal accountability.
Maintain high standards of business ethics and promote company values and principles.
Direct project supervision and project workflow.
Maintain appropriate levels of quality control.
Meet project schedules.
Utilize 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 familiarity with line construction and maintenance, the National Electric Safety Code, distribution equipment, and associated hazards.
Protect confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information.
Perform additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.