Current Job Openings
Job Title: Project Manager / Assistant Project Manager - Utility Projects
Location: Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Employment Type: Contract (12-month contract-to-hire)
Location: Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Employment Type: Contract (12-month contract-to-hire)
Overview:
We are seeking Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers to support a long-term program involving transmission line, substation, and communications construction projects. This ongoing program has been active for 10 years and is anticipated to continue for another 5+ years. You'll have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, regardless of your level of experience.
We are seeking Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers to support a long-term program involving transmission line, substation, and communications construction projects. This ongoing program has been active for 10 years and is anticipated to continue for another 5+ years. You'll have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, regardless of your level of experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage 10-20 projects simultaneously from inception to completion.
- Oversee project cost management and ensure project completion within specified timelines.
- Collaborate with engineering and client stakeholders to develop project work plans.
- Coordinate major and minor material equipment procurement with the engineering team.
- Facilitate environmental permitting and coordinate permitting review and submittal.
- Develop and evaluate construction RFP packages, scopes of work, schedules, and permitting packages.
- Conduct Pre-Construction and progress meetings, and regularly report on project status.
- Ensure site safety, environmental compliance, and quality control during construction.
- Maintain project budgets, financial forecasts, and monthly accrual tracking.
- Report progress and metrics to the Lead Project Manager and clients regularly.
Project Types:
- Substation Projects: Full rebuilds, terminal upgrades, equipment replacements (Voltages: 34.5kV-500kV)
- Transmission Line Projects: Line rebuilds, switch replacements, customer connections (Voltages: 46kV-138kV)
- Communications Projects: RTU replacements, microwave towers, fiber builds
- Distribution Projects: Circuit rebuilds, pole replacements, customer connections
- Project Scale: Budgets range from $250K to $50M; primarily brownfield projects (90%)
Role Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing high voltage transmission line or substation construction projects.
- In-depth knowledge of substations, telecommunications networks, or transmission lines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
- PMP certification is a plus but not required.
- Ability to travel within a 1-3 hour radius from the reporting location; valid driver's license required.
Additional Details:
- Work Environment: 80% office-based, 20% field-based
- Driving Policy: Must meet the company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy standards for driving privileges
