_*Senior Project Manager – Transmission & Delivery*_
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility company, is looking for a Senior Project Manager for their Portland, Oregon location. In this role, you will support large capital transmission projects that grow our client’s ability to bring additional transmission loads to our customers. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the largest transmission projects in the Pacific Northwest!
If you think you’d be a good fit, we want to hear from you!
*Pay Range: *$60.00 - $66.75
*Location: Portland, OR - Hybrid - *1-2 days a week in office. Some travel is needed in the Portland Metro area.
*Contract Duration: *1 Year (Benefits Eligible)
*Key Responsibilities for Senior Project Manager:*
* Work with a team of Project Managers, Engineers, Environmental Services Specialists, Estimators, and Property Specialists, to start projects with engineering studies to clarify the scope, project funding, and a schedule.
* Lead project to finalize the preliminary design. Working with Engineers to study an engineering problem and develop a resolution.
* Develop schedules for all outages that are required to construct new projects.
* As the leader on multiple teams, your job is to make sure that safety is on everyone’s mind. You will need to identify safety risks before each activity and make sure proper tailboards and procedures are followed.
* Lead the preliminary engineering work so we have a clear, final scope that can be handed off to the PMO.
* Focus on managing the scope, schedule, risks, and resources for 40 projects while making sure the needs of the stakeholders are being met.
* Our client is focused on the transmission projects that bring more load to their system. This includes new transmission lines and substations as well as upgrading transmission lines and substations. Projects will range in size from $5 million to $800 million.
* Regularly use your organization skills to keep track of all the activities on any given project.
* Develop and maintain preliminary schedules and refine them every time new information comes in.
* Work closely with the Engineering Team and Estimators to refine the scope, develop new estimates, and forecast the cash flow on a monthly and annual basis.
*Requirements/Qualifications for Senior Project Manager:*
* General understanding of construction is required.
* Previous utilities industry experience is highly preferred.
* Basic understanding of engineering process preferred.
* Degree in engineering, math or business required 5-10 years of project management experience in lieu of degree.
* Strong knowledge of schedule management, project risk management, project scope control and project communication management required.
* Advanced knowledge of software tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Project preferred.
* PMP certification preferred.
* Strong writing skills preferred.
* Ability to create budgeting forecasts and present them to stakeholders.
* Experience with transmission or distribution systems preferred.
\*\*We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates\*\*
*About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:*
_Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire._
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status._
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $60.00 - $66.50 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* construction (project management): 1 year (Required)
* transmission systems: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* PMP (Preferred)
Work Location: In person