Senior Project Manager (EPC/Solar/Electric Utility)

TRC Companies, Inc. • Houston, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

TRC, a Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm recognized as a top design firm in the energy sector. TRC and WSP collectively employ over 83,000 experts dedicated to creating lasting impacts in power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. TRC is known for combining science with technology to develop innovative solutions. The company values its employees' expertise, rewarding successful performance and investing in career development through training and skill enhancement. The Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) role involves managing large, complex, and high-risk projects and proposals within the Energy Sector, specifically in Power Delivery, Field Services, Construction Management, and System Studies practices. The Sr. PM oversees projects from the proposal phase to completion, ensuring appropriate resource allocation, timely and on-budget client deliverables, and effective project financial management through change management and accurate accounting of contract values and estimates at completion. This role also requires directing the activities of Associate Project Managers or Project Coordinators and maintaining high levels of customer service through clear communication and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, or Construction Management from an accredited school or University.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is required.
• A minimum of 8 years’ related experience is required.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills to deal with internal/external clients.
• Strong attention to detail to quality control projects and submit required deliverables.
• Experience with appropriate software tools (Microsoft Office, MS Project).
• Demonstrated experience managing successful projects of significant complexity and breadth.
• Knowledge of, and experience with: Project Management, Project Controls, and Construction Management.
• Required to complete the PDE Senior Project Manager Qualification.
• Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• 12 years’ of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead large project teams in the successful execution of complex, high-risk projects, acting as the primary project advocate and communication point.
• Execute projects involving multiple site locations and direct diverse project teams across multiple remote offices.
• Direct project-related activities of a Project Coordinator and/or an Associate Project Manager.
• Develop proposals for significant projects, ensuring clear understanding of scope and terms by all disciplines, facilitating proposal development including execution plans, estimation, compilation, and on-time delivery.
• Facilitate legal review by TRC Legal Staff prior to contract signing.
• Facilitate competitive quotes for subcontracted services and material procurement.
• Compile project risks, evaluate probability and impact, and plan for mitigation and contingency.
• Plan and develop strategic project cash flows.
• Manage project resources, ensuring adequate assignments, monitoring man-hours against budget, and executing subcontractor management and procurement.
• Manage project financials, ensuring budgeted costs and profits are met or improved, and strategize to increase project margins.
• Manage change orders in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Establish and maintain project cash flows.
• Facilitate efficient and strategic project billing in accordance with company accounting practices.
• Implement earned value tracking and cost performance reporting.
• Manage project schedules, including development and upkeep for complex projects, understanding construction sequencing, and implementing resource and cash-loaded schedules.
• Understand and ensure adherence to the Power Delivery Quality Control Program, including appropriate time, resources, and schedule milestones.
• Manage project administration, including proper capture and filing of all project documentation (contracts, invoices, meeting minutes, reports, communications).
• Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and TRC management through timely reporting, efficient meetings, and inter-disciplinary communication.
• Prioritize project safety through leadership and adherence to TRC and client safety policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• A minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year for all full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence for all employees, including part-time.
• Jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior