Terms of Employment

• W2 Contract, 24 Months
• This position is hybrid. Monday & Friday are remote, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday are in the office or field if necessary.
• Local candidates only
• Core hours are 8AM-4PM.

Overview

Our client is seeking a Project Manager to manage major transmission and distribution substation rebuilds, as well as transmission line rebuilds throughout Delaware and Maryland. There is also a possibility of natural gas project involvement. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for leading or supporting overall project and program performance for projects / programs including transmission, substation, distribution, gas, information technology, and organizational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensures project / program costs, schedule, scope and risks are managed, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits schedule and spending.
• Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements.
• Interface effectively forming good working relationships with team members, line managers, internal interfacing organizations and contract service providers as applicable.
• When leading projects, is the primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues, including executive level and interdepartmental presentations.
• When supporting larger projects, provide project leads with information required for effective communication with key stakeholders.
• Coaches and leads team members to ensure project team members understand their respective responsibilities and complete assigned tasks.
• When leading projects, identify and obtain project team resources with the assistance of Manager of Project Management.
• When supporting larger projects, help ensure all team resources are identified and obtained.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field and 2-4 years relevant project management or related experience, OR in lieu of degree, High School Diploma and 3-6 years of relevant project management or related experience.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Demonstrated leadership, communications and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated strong judgment and time management skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Understanding of job budgeting, costing and performance metrics reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader including handling conflicting priorities.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Prior utility experience.
• Microsoft Office, Passport, Asset Suite 8, and UPPM/unifier experience is preferred.

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