Project Manager - Transmission

ESPO Corporation•Conshohocken, PA

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager supports the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations from pre-construction through project completion and warranty periods. The role manages construction safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations, field staff, and other work required to execute EPC, Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects. The position may be assigned to a project site based on project requirements. The Project Manager oversees the successful execution of one or multiple projects, promotes safety and health performance, and supports project planning, scheduling, estimating, risk reviews, contracting, staffing, procurement, and client relationships. The position coordinates with engineering, field staff, subcontractors, suppliers, commissioning teams, company departments, and external stakeholders. It also manages project administration, reporting, cost and schedule metrics, materials, labor, equipment, closeout, warranties, and records. The role provides mentorship and training to project and craft personnel and complies with company policies and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; applicable experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
Seven years of relevant project management experience in the construction industry.
Must have transmission experience.
Five to ten years of straight utility experience.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to handle large volumes of work and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Must meet the company’s driving requirements.
Self-starter.

Nice To Haves

Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software.
Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil and gas, process, transportation, transmission and distribution, or water industries.

Responsibilities

Adhere to company safety programs, trainings, and policies, and promote and manage the safety and health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
Oversee day-to-day construction activities and the successful execution of one or multiple projects.
Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.
Develop new and manage existing client relationships; interface with clients on proposal- and project-related matters.
Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the Legal Department as required.
Negotiate prime contracts, construction management contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, quality assurance, safety and health, subcontracting, staffing, organization, and procurement plans.
Develop construction staffing plans, train project teams, coordinate multiple practices and disciplines, and support efficient, cost-effective staff utilization.
Oversee development of site layout and mobilization and demobilization plans, and support their implementation.
Verify that applicable project permits are secured in accordance with project requirements.
Direct downstream RFP and bid processes; prepare subcontractor and client contractor scopes of work; and manage bidder development, prequalification, evaluation, award recommendations, and selection.
Review, approve, and communicate project budgets, cash-flow forecasts, status reports, and other internal and external reports; present reports to project and program managers and executive management as required.
Collaborate with engineering to establish development and distribution of engineering deliverables in accordance with project schedules and requirements.
Develop processes and manage downstream contract administration, including RFIs, submittals, change management, contract closeout, documentation, and claims mitigation.
Oversee prime contract, subcontractor, and client contractor invoicing.
Coordinate and facilitate client, supplier, and company commissioning and startup teams as needed.
Implement, audit, and oversee project documentation.
Confirm project and subcontractor insurance, taxes and duties, licenses, and bonding requirements.
Perform project safety, quality, progress, and financial audits and assessments as required.
Oversee and participate in project-specific non-conformance reporting.
Facilitate project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project setup and closeout, and field progress tracking for construction-related or program-level activities.
Develop and oversee materials receiving and management, including inventory control, receipt of goods, storage, and transportation as required.
Review contract documents with field staff to verify subcontractor and client contractor compliance with safety and health, quality, and schedule requirements.
Direct project turnover documentation, warranty administration, project closeout, and recordkeeping and retention processes.
Support communication with governmental, industry, and public entities on project-related matters, and review construction field reports.
Mentor and train interns, construction coordinators, craft supervision, and assistant construction project managers; provide requested performance feedback to team members’ Department Managers.
Manage community and building trades relationships and develop and implement project labor agreements with building trades as required.
Onboard craft and field supervision as required; manage project staffing, composite crew rates, labor burdens, craft classifications, benefits, labor laws, craft progression records, competency, and training standards.
Estimate, forecast, and manage craft installation unit rates; manage earned value, schedules, change management, and cost metrics.
Mentor and foster craft training and identify advancement opportunities.
Manage construction equipment inventory to ensure adequate equipment is available to complete projects.
Comply with company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.