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Project Manager - Power

Merrillville, IN 46410

Posted: 09/07/24 Employment Type: Full-Time Job Number: EB-1513056505

Job Description

Project Manager – Position and Responsibilities
A Project Manager (PM) serves as a client account manager and is the primary point of contact for the client and other outside consultants concerning the project(s). A PM is fully responsible for the overall development and execution of a portfolio of projects (typically $1MM+ project fee), including project profitability, quality, safety, client satisfaction, controlling available resources, project scope, schedule, budget, and contractual requirements. A Project Manager possesses broad knowledge, understanding and experience with the standard engineering and construction models including A/E, AEPCM, or Design Build. PM’s provide leadership and organization to the project and instill confidence in the client regarding the project team’s abilities. A PM demonstrates excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and maintains specific knowledge of planning and scheduling functions and a thorough understanding of contract administration, liability, and safety issues.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Supports business and relationship developments activities of the division.
  • Coordinates completion of defined work scope for a project between disciplines/locations involved.
  • Assists in preparation of project execution strategy and reviews progress as drawings and specifications are developed and prior to issue for permit and construction.
  • Monitors changes in scope/schedule and secures Change Authorizations, as required.
  • Manages project financials, pricing, and cash flow.
  • Develops, reviews, and approves all project management documents including scope development, project costs and schedules, and internal/external communications.
  • Assists with developing proposals, project specification/scopes and negotiates final contracts.
  • Monitors project costs and quality to ensure the profitability and technical performance of the project and develops innovative actions to correct variances to scope, budget and/or schedule.
  • Exercises cost efficient and innovative approaches in the design to save construction costs and improve productivity.
  • Anticipates, recognizes, and identifies key project issues/problems and establishes objectives and priorities in solving them and determines solutions and directs their implementation.
  • Prepares periodic reports for the client to track cost, schedule, and quality performance.
  • Issues regular invoices for contracted work and services payment and follows up on past due invoices.


Education, Experience and Skills
The successful candidate will possess the following:
  • 5-15 years project management experience
  • Experience managing complex power and utility projects in a consulting environment
  • Experience with and general knowledge of safety and contract/liability issues
  • Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering discipline preferred
  • Licensed Professional Engineer or PMP Certification is desirable
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
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