Senior Project Manager - HV Construction

EPC Services Company•Portland, OR

About The Position

EPC Services Company is hiring a full-time Senior Project Manager for a senior professional project management role focused on strategic planning and management of construction for electrical power, communications, and industrial facilities, including civil, structural, and mechanical disciplines. The role provides leadership in executing turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects and serves as a key resource to general and executive managers, offering insight and counsel on high-level business management decisions. The position’s functions include program management for large clients, general project management, project financial management, bidding, safety, field support, general administration, and training and mentoring Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers. It typically reports to the Branch Manager, but may report to the General Manager, Vice President, or President depending on the client and project. Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers may be assigned to work with the Senior Project Manager. Occasional travel is required to monitor and control construction projects. Remote-work arrangements may be considered based on the candidate’s level of project management industry experience. The successful applicant must be able to pass all company- and client-mandated drug and background checks, meet EPC Services’ auto insurance carrier requirements for occasional travel and driving, and not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Construction Management, and at least 10 years of project management experience with complex transmission line or substation construction projects; alternatively, a combination of education and experience in high-voltage electrical systems.
Excellent organizational skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including basic spreadsheet structure, formatting, conditional formatting, shortcuts, basic formulas, and keyboard navigation controls.
Ability to pass all company- and client-mandated drug and background checks.
Ability to meet EPC Services’ auto insurance carrier requirements because occasional travel and driving are required.
Must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in electrical design of substations or switchyards.
Experience with Vista (Viewpoint) software.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic planning and management for construction of electrical power, communications, and industrial facilities, including civil, structural, and mechanical disciplines.
Lead and manage execution of turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.
Provide insight and counsel to general and executive managers on high-level business management decisions.
Manage programs for large clients and perform general project management.
Manage project financials and bidding.
Oversee safety, provide field support, and perform general administration.
Train and mentor Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
Monitor and control construction projects through occasional travel.