Project Manager II, Distribution

The Project Manager II position is responsible for providing project management systems and technical direction to projects teams for the purpose of delivering safe, quality Distribution power delivery projects. This position is the single point of accountability for the successful bidding, planning, execution and closeout of projects which is accomplished through managing all aspects of projects including scope, schedule, cost, safety and quality. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all PM responsibilities are addressed, including developing & maintaining schedules, leading internal and external project status meetings, budgeting and scheduling maintenance, preparing proposals, and taking a significant role in client relationships
• All aspects of contract negotiation, change order identification, submittal and approval, administration, establishing the system to carry out the contract including management of subcontractors
• Interface directly with all levels of client and internal management.
• Strong and demonstrated understanding of unit pricing, fixed price, not to exceed, time & materials and change order pricing
• Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, siting and routing specialists, planners, and permitting and environmental specialists
• Provide appropriate guidance and input into the development and updating of all project schedules, writing comprehensive and technical project reports, job cost and other management reports.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the project team
• Develop & maintain schedules, lead/participate in project meetings with project teams, oversee budgets, participate in proposal preparation, take leading role in client relationships
• Verification of projects ready to be closed and have no open committed costs, the billing has been complete, etc.
• Participate with monthly, quarterly and annual projections
• Identify potential scheduling delays, develop and implement corrective actions
• Attend and manage weekly update meetings and maintain agenda
• Develop relationships with key internal and external customers while supporting both company and client’s business goals and expectations while representing themselves both positively and professionally.
• Learn, practice, and promote ALL safety policies and procedures 100% of the time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education, Skills, and Abilities Required

• High school diploma/GED is required. Associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, design technology, or a related field or a minimum of ten years of experience in the power utility field preferred. A BS Engineering Degree will qualify for this position with five years of utility experience. Project Manager certification is a plus.
• Proficient in advanced principles and practices of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, general science and scales of weight and measurements is required
• Proficient user of MS Project and Microsoft Office based applications.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or the business community.
• Utilized common-sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions. 
• Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information. 
• Self-motivated, savvy, reliable, trustworthy, as well as technically competent.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to constructively manage multiple tasks.
• Possess valid driver’s license and vehicle suitable for business use (mileage reimbursement may apply).
• PMP is preferred. 
• Ability to travel up to 15%. Overnight stay may be required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Functions: This role will may require working in all-weather types as well as in inclement conditions. Incumbent may regularly, walk up to 2 miles per day in various terrain. This role will also occasionally sit, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel crouch or crawl, reach with hands and arms, and will occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.  

Working Environment: This role will have both an indoor normal climate-controlled office setting  as well as outside working conditions which may include extreme heat, extreme cold, noise, and sun exposure.  

Proper Personal Equipment:  Hard hat, safety glasses, work gloves, ID card, cellular phone, EH rated footwear with toe box OSHA Ratings, PVD's, DRG Safety Traffic Vest.

Career Progression

The Project Manager II position is the second level in the PM progression line and affords the opportunity to advancement into management and corporate leadership. The Project Manager II will perform all tasks with little to no supervision. 

DRG Technical Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.