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SUMMARY:

The Project Manager I assures quality workmanship and on-time delivery to the client for all projects assigned. Responsibility includes the efficient utilization of United Grid Solution resources to enhance the return on investment of these resources. The incumbent does not have the authority to hire or terminate employees. Generally, hiring, termination, and reprimanding of employees will be the responsibility of the Area Manager/Department Manager/Regional Vice President.

The incumbent’s primary responsibility is to accomplish the assigned task within the parameters of quality and time frames which are acceptable to the client and the company.

The incumbent is fully responsible for the overall operation of a project/contract to include the safety and well-being of its employees, safeguarding company funds and property, and generally represents the company with respect to the client. The incumbent is expected to complete projects to the satisfaction of the client, consistent with cost, schedule and contractual requirements. They ensure that established company goals are realized while maintaining client relations that will enhance future business.

The incumbent must have the appropriate combination of education, experience, expertise, and competency to perform successfully according to the project’s/contract’s level of financial risk and complexity. Attainment of the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute is recommended.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Coordinate and direct project workflow for internal and external initiatives with all stakeholders.

+ Communicate project status to management and stakeholders.

+ Develop project specifications and implement practices which will achieve defined objectives to the satisfaction of stakeholders and management.

+ Maintain all confidence regarding highly sensitive and proprietary information.

+ Maintain expected levels of quality control

+ Meet all project schedules.

+ Utilize project resources efficiently.

+ Perform other duties as assigned by management.

+ Ability to proactively identify potential project problems or opportunities, analyze the issues using all appropriate resources, develop alternatives, and arrive at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.

+ Clearly understands scope of work and contract requirements for his/her area of responsibility.

+ Supports or conducts formal presentations to clients and/or management.

+ Maintains consistent communication with management on key project issues, potential client issues and approach to resolutions.

+ Demonstrates command of the schedule goals, key milestones, and approach to the work embodied in the schedule.

+ Builds client confidence and nurtures positive client relationships.

+ Perform other duties as assigned by management.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK:

+ Semi-routine; majority of work covered by established procedures.

RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE WORK GROUP:

+ Exchange of information, which occasionally requires tact and/or diplomacy.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ None

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REGULAR ATTENDANCE is required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

+ Required A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University in Construction Management, Project Management, or other relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

EXPERIENCE

+ 5-7 Year(s) Experience in engineering, construction, project controls, project management and/or procurement experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

+ Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING:

+ None

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

+ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

+ Ability to write reports, Business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

+ Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

+ Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

+ Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent and to draw and interpret spreadsheets

+ Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent and to draw and interpret spreadsheets

REASONING ABILITY:

+ Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

+ Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

+ Excellent organizational and planning skills

+ Demonstrated negotiating and decision-making skills

+ Demonstrated skills in providing leadership, motivation, vision, and direction to project team

+ Strategic thinking and ability to identify business improvement opportunities

+ Communicate and work with senior management

+ Demonstrated skills in verbal/written communications

+ Demonstrated management and business skills

+ High energy level with the ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

+ Proven success in developing and maintaining relationships

+ High commitment to achieving goals and plans

+ Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

+ MS Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and Teams)

+ Provide multi-disciplinary team leadership

+ Budget management and financial strategy

+ Strong communication skills with Clients and Client team members

+ Proactive approach to anticipate or offer support to Client needs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

+ The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. How much on the job time is spent in the following physical activities?

+ Stand 2/3 and more (Regularly)

+ Walk 2/3 and more (Regularly)

+ Sit 2/3 and more (Regularly)

+ Talk or Hear 2/3 and more (Regularly)

+ Use Hands to Feel, Handle or finger tools or controls 2/3 and more (Regularly)

+ Climb or balance Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

+ Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or crawl Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

+ Reach with Hands and Arms Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

+ Taste or Smell None

B. Does this job require that weight be lifted or force to be exerted? If so, how much and how often?

+ Up to 10 Pounds 1/3 to 2/3

+ Up to 25 Pounds Up to 1/3

+ Up to 50 Pounds None

+ Up to 100 Pounds None

+ More than 100 Pounds None

C. Does this job have any special vision requirements?

+ Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

+ Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

+ Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

+ Peripheral visions (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

+ Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

+ Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eyes to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Wet, humid conditions (non- weather) Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

+ Work near moving mechanical parts Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

+ Work in high, precarious places Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

+ Fumes or airborne particles Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

+ Toxic or caustic chemicals None

+ Outdoor weather conditions Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

+ Extreme cold (non-weather) None

+ Extreme Heat (non-weather) None

+ Risk of electrical shock Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

+ Work with explosives None

+ Risk of radiation None

+ Vibration None

While performing this job, the noise level in the work environment is:

+ Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters, and or computer printer, light traffic)

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

United Grid Solutions is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

United Grid Solutions is a Non-Union Company

United Grid Solutions is a team of planners and strategic thinkers dedicated to providing critical infrastructure solutions that improve lives around the world. Beginning with our role in connecting the first power plants to the earliest power grids, we have a longstanding history of delivering innovative and transformative solutions to meet the needs of today and tomorrow.

Our team members have the opportunity to grow and advance while solving unique and complex challenges for the evolving infrastructure industry.

Requisition ID: 25003512