Project Manager

Rising Edge Group•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specializing in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on. Driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people-focused culture of growth, mentorship, and collaboration where safety always comes first. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and delivery of assigned projects. The Project Manager ensures that the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and meeting the required scope and quality specifications. This role is responsible for continuously communicating with and managing expectations of clients and other project stakeholders. As a project leader during the entire lifecycle of a project, the Project Manager is accountable to provide routine project progress and ad hoc reports to senior management.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Business or a related field required.
At least 3 – 5 years’ experience managing medium to large full cycle construction projects required.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset.
Experience with electric utility clients is considered and asset.
Experience executing EPC projects is preferred.
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to manage a diverse team in a dynamic, dead-line oriented environment are an asset.
Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, HardDollar and ViewPoint Construction Software preferred.

Responsibilities

Set leadership example for project HSE execution by following and enforcing Rising Edge HSE policies and programs.
Assist with Project Estimating as required such as project bid walks, execution plans, identifying project risks.
Initiate project set up once award and estimate handoff is complete.
Ensure project team, budget, documentation, etc. is in place to allow for effective project kick-off.
Develop and maintain a project execution plan, critical risk path and milestones schedule for each assigned project.
Manage and allocate resources to ensure timely completion of each milestone.
Manage project changes via established change management procedures and ensure all changes are properly communicated to the Client and project team.
Maintain all project documentation including project execution plan, risk register, schedule, health and safety plan, quality plan and any RET mandatory project documentation.
Manage project expenditures and ensure adherence to the approved budget.
Align man-hour projections on assigned projects.
Manage and co-ordinate project material/equipment/subcontracts activities to ensure successful and timely delivery of project requirements.
Ensure timely processing of accounts receivable and payable invoices to maintain cashflow.
Maintain project reporting both to Client and internal stakeholders.
Ensure effective communication between the Client, project team and project stakeholders.
Lead project meetings including kick-offs, updates, change orders, recovery plans and lessons learned.
Maintain awareness, at all times, of safety and environmental requirements of each assigned project.
Maintain awareness, at all times, of quality and acceptance requirements of each assigned project.
Identify project staffing requirements, including specialty consultants and subcontractors.
Set clear expectations of project team members to ensure successful project delivery.
Coordinate project close out and conduct project post mortems in order to identify areas for improvements; make recommendations based on findings.
Develop Business Development opportunities with existing clients through excellent project execution and professional relationships.