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Project Manager

Atlanta, GA 30319

Posted: 06/25/2024 Employment Type: Contract To Hire Job Category: Account & Project Management Job Number: 613947 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Description:
The Project Manager will manage projects through development and execution.  Project scope will typically include transmission lines, substations, distribution circuits, and/or telecommunication improvements.  The Project Manager will work on a cross-functional program alongside other project managers and functional specialists.  They will need to maintain professional relationships and clear communication with the Client, internal Program team, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders. Job responsibilities include:
 • Provide overall management of projects from development, construction and closeout including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
• Work closely with the Program Team to confirm scope and deliverables meet the Client’s requirements.
• Clearly communicate risk and issues with the Program Manager, Project Team, and client; take prudent action to mitigate or respond.
• Establish and execute project schedules to achieve Program goals. 
• Maintain detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals.
• Develop, implement, and improve project policies and standard procedures.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program and 7 years applicable experience required.
  • Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.
  • Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), Program Management Professional Certification (PgMP), or related is a plus. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
  • Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software
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Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.