Project Manager 1

Pike Corporation•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Project Manager assures quality workmanship and on-time delivery to clients 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. It does not have authority to hire or terminate employees; those matters and employee reprimands are generally handled by the AM/DM/RVP. The Project Manager is subject to supervision of progress and results and is expected to maintain working knowledge of the Pike Engineering Employee Handbook. The Project Manager advocates for Pike Engineering’s core values, supports the organization’s vision and strategy, demonstrates initiative and accountability, and maintains high standards of ethics. The role requires knowledge of utility company policies and procedures, line construction and maintenance, and the National Electric Safety Code, including the ability to recognize distribution equipment and associated hazards. The incumbent must protect sensitive and proprietary information. Pike Telecom offers benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k); health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for employees and dependents; short- and long-term disability; critical illness, accident and whole life insurance; legal services; identity theft and cybersecurity services; employee discounts; and service awards. Healthcare benefits are available upon election beginning on the first day of employment. The compensation range is $30.00 to $35.00. Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity, non-union employer.

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 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 team members.
Graduate with a two-year degree in Engineering Technology or a related field, and/or at least two years of related communications or distribution experience.

Responsibilities

Advocate for Pike Engineering’s core values with employees and clients.
Support the organization’s vision and strategy, demonstrating initiative and personal accountability.
Maintain high standards of business ethics and promote company values and principles in transactions.
Direct project supervision and workflow.
Maintain appropriate quality control.
Meet project schedules and ensure on-time delivery.
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 working knowledge of line construction and maintenance, the National Electric Safety Code, and distribution equipment and associated hazards.
Protect confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information.
Perform additional duties as assigned to meet organizational needs.