Engineering Project Manager

Description:Leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects, unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure.Primary Function:Project Manager leads the development and execution for high voltage engineering projects in industrial or utility settings, playing a key role in the proposal effort and managing the project through close-out. This role directs coordination between clients and other external entities, driving project planning, budgeting and establishing critical project objectives. Project assignments are expected to be managed independently.Duties & Responsibilities:• Participate in the project proposal and bid process in conjunction with the Sales department• Negotiate, approve and execute prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders• Review, evaluate and implement project specifications, drawing releases and design changes• Communicate project status, risks, schedule and costs to all internal and external stakeholders• Develop, review and approve internal and external project reports including project budgeting, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports• Routinely present project updates to senior management• Lead multi-discipline project team in support of assigned project• Direct and oversee the subcontract bid process and prepare detailed scope of work documents for Supplier and Subcontract contracts.• Develop, implement, execute and oversee Prime Contract and Subcontractor invoicing process• Direct the securing of applicable project permits• Other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications / Experience• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or another related engineering degree is required.• Five years of experience in the supervision/management of budgets and work groups is required.Experience in managing high voltage projects is strongly preferred.• Demonstrated understanding of substations, substation control and transmission systems is strongly preferred• Understand financial aspects of project controls• Ability to negotiate and influence key decision makers• Technical writing skills with an understanding of business management concepts• Proficient in cost control or project management software such as Microsoft Project and Primavera• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)