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Transmission and Distribution Project Manager

Akron, OH 44320

Posted: 02/16/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Project Management Job Number: 611094 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Description:
  • 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.
  • Maintain clear lines of communication and relationships between project site, project office and clients.
  • Drive project schedules and manage scope.
  • Maintain detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals.
  • Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems and implement the project execution plan.
  • Work closely with the Project Team to confirm deliverables and services are being provided to clients satisfaction.
  • Report regularly to the Lead Project Manager on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring home office support
  • 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.
  • Must have prior low voltage experience (2.4kV to 34.5kV)
  • Maintain clear lines of communication and relationships between project site, project office and clients.
  • Drive project schedules and manage scope
  • Maintain detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals
  • Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems and implement the project execution plan
  • Work closely with the Project Team to confirm deliverables and services are being provided to clients satisfaction
  • Report regularly to the Lead Project Manager on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring home office support
Projects:
  • Distribution project types: reclosers, circuit rehabs & rebuilds, underground cable (URDs), pole replacements, upsizing existing lines, substation relay replacement
  • Current project assignments are across Pennsylvania. Upcoming project assignments will be in Ohio and New Jersey. PM candidates would support and work in only one of these states.
Requirements
  • Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. and 7 years relevant project management experience in the construction industry. or Applicable experience (11+ years) may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Required
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
  • Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transportation, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.
  • A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required.
  • Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.

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, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

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.