Senior Project Manager – Transmission/Substation

Akron, OH

Senior Project Manager supporting transmission line, substation, and communications construction projects. Will be responsible for cost management of the individual projects, the successful completion of the projects within the specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage 10-20 projects from inception to completion
• Vet the initial scope and develop a project plan with Engineering & Client Stakeholders
• Develop outage requests and sequenced work plans with SME’s & Client contractor partners
• Work with Engineering to facilitate major and minor material equipment procurement
• Coordinate environmental and non-environmental permitting review and submittal
• Develop RFP packages for construction bid events, including written scopes of work, baseline schedules, and permitting packages. Evaluate contractor bids and recommend award to Client.
• Drive schedule and project progress during construction, oftentimes on-site
• Develop rapport with construction team through on-site meetings and regular meetings/phone calls
• Meet regularly with Scheduler to update & maintain detailed P6 project schedules
• Maintain and be accountable for project budget and financial forecast updates.
• Report regularly to the Lead Project Manager and Client on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns and design questions.
• 80% in Akron office and 20% field including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia/Maryland

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field
• 5+ years of high voltage transmission line or substation construction project management experience, including management of cost and schedule.
• Must possess detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines.
• Ability deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contacts on project-related matters.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus but not mandatory.
• Ability to travel a 1-3 hour radius from Akron. Valid driver's license required with a clean driving record.