Project Manager

the Client•Akron, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports a program of transmission line, substation, and communications construction projects across Ohio. This Program has been in progress for 11 years and has a runway of another 5 years. The Project Manager will report directly to the Lead Project Manager and is responsible for cost management of the individual projects, the successful completion of the projects within the specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, subcontractors, and any other project stakeholders. Examples of project types include: Substation – complete substation rebuild & conversion projects (ring bus, breaker & a half, double-breaker); terminal upgrades including breakers, relays, and other physical equipment; some relay-only or equipment-only replacements (Voltages: 34.5kV–500kV) Transmission Line – complete line rebuilds, line rehabs, line switch replacements, customer connections (Voltages: 46kV–138kV) Communications projects – replacement of RTUs, cell antennas, microwave towers; installation of MPLS, ADSS & OPGW fiber builds New Transmission Customer connections and Generator interconnections (solar, onshore & offshore wind) Project budgets range from Small ($250k–$1M), Medium ($2M–$5M) to Large ($5M–$50M) 90% of projects are in a brownfield environment – usually reconfiguring existing substations to new configurations, or rebuilding transmission lines to higher capacities.

Requirements

Detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines
Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contacts on project-related matters
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
Minimum of five (5) years of high voltage transmission line or substation construction project management experience, including management of cost and schedule

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Responsibilities

Each PM manages 10–20 projects from inception to completion
Vet the initial scope received and develop a project work plan with Engineering & Client Stakeholders
Develop outage requests and sequenced work plans with SMEs & Client contractor partners
Work with Engineering to facilitate major and minor material equipment procurement
Coordinate environmental and non-environmental permitting review and submittal
Develop RFP packages for construction bid events, including written scopes of work, baseline schedules, and permitting packages; evaluate contractor bids and recommend award to Client
Facilitate Pre-Construction and regular progress meetings
Drive schedule and project progress during construction, oftentimes on-site
Complete pre-energization & closeout activities during project completion
Develop rapport with construction team through on-site meetings and regular meetings/phone calls
Meet regularly with Scheduler to update & maintain detailed P6 project schedules
Maintain and be accountable for project budget and financial forecast updates
Update financial forecasts and track accruals monthly
Navigate client computer programs for financial updates, contract management, and project documentation
Report regularly to the Lead Project Manager and Client on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring home office support
Maintain clear lines of communication and relationships between project site, project office, and clients