Project Manager - Baltimore, MD

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Baltimore, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Project Manager role will utilize prior experience for supporting the development and planning of utility infrastructure projects involving transmission lines, substations, and related construction activities, with exposure to scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and project controls. The successful candidate will be expected to work effectively with cross-functional teams, coordinate stakeholders, and contribute to advancing projects from initiation through turnover to execution teams, with a primary focus on project development, planning, and readiness rather than construction execution. This is not a role for IT Projects, must have utility and construction PM experience! Responsible for managing or supporting the management of project's scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance of multiple projects and programs. Leads or supports project teams through business case / capital approval process, development and execution of project plans and project closeout. These projects have budgets that will typically range from $250K to $5 million. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field and 2 - 4 years relevant project management or related experience, OR in lieu of degree, High School Diploma and 3 - 6 years relevant project management or related experience
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader including the ability to handle conflicting priorities in a multi-task environment
• Demonstrated leadership, communications and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies including technology and performance
• Demonstrated strong judgment and time management skills
• Demonstrated project management skills, writing skills and PC skills including Work, Excel, Access, Power Point, Project, Passport
• Valid driver's license and access to an automobile

Nice To Haves

• Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., Utility design/planning/ construction or Information Technology experience)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience managing projects
• Understanding of job budgeting, costing and performance metrics reporting

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for leading or supporting overall project and program performance for projects / programs including distribution and organizational initiatives.
• Ensures project / program costs, schedule, scope and risks are managed, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits schedule and spending.
• Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements, including required field/site visits to support alignment, issue resolution, and execution needs.
• Interface effectively forming good working relationships with team members, line managers, internal interfacing organizations and contract service providers as applicable.
• When leading projects, is the primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues, including executive level and interdepartmental presentations. When supporting larger projects, provides project lead with information required for effective communication with key stakeholders.
• Coaches and leads team members to ensure project team members understand their respective responsibilities and complete assigned tasks.
• When leading projects, identify and obtain project team resources with the assistance of Manager of Project Management. When supporting larger projects, helps ensure all team resources are identified and obtained.
• The Project Manager is an individual contributor accountable for leading projects for various organizations. In this role, the Project Manager will actively manage or support a Principal or Senior Project Manager with management of performance, scope, budget and schedule within approved parameters and providing structured and detailed reports to the appropriate Management team.
• Tasks may include but are not limited to, ensuring the completion of business cases, budgetary approvals, project scheduling, requirements engineering, design and engineering tasks, vegetation management reviews, project reporting, project financial analysis, major equipment procurement, environmental analysis, obtaining real estate and relationship management with external customers, vendors, state and local agencies, and regulatory agencies.
• Interacts routinely with key internal and external stakeholders including senior management, the Utility's customers, and governmental and regulatory officials.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 10%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree