Senior Project Manager – Power & Energy Project Delivery

The Senior Project Manager – Power & Energy Project Delivery (SPMP&E) is a key member of the Power & Energy team working on utility projects for Nexus. The SPMP&E role requires a broad knowledge of the substation work that we do for specific clients including their technical standards, management processes, estimating tools, scheduling requirements, QA/QC processes, project structures, and client team dynamics. Working with the P&E project managers, the SPMP&E ensures that all Nexus utility projects within the client portfolio are executed according to the client standard workflows, agreed upon schedules, and within the allotted budgets. The SPMP&E is also responsible for ensuring that the latest CAD standards are being implemented and the procurement group is fully integrated with the individual project teams. The SPMP&E also works with the Director – Power & Energy to assist with monthly reporting, portfolio scheduling, and resource planning.

Accountabilities:

• Safety:
• Working with the Nexus safety director, P&E PMs, and P&E senior staff engineer to ensure staff has proper substation entry training
• Project Delivery Quality:
• Implementation of client and Nexus processes to ensure P&E utility projects are executed according to Nexus and client project procedures
• Systems and audits are in place to ensure conformance to Nexus Quality System (NQS).
• Assessing any NCRs or rework, suggesting solutions for minimizing impact to Nexus and clients, and implementing lessons learned and standards enhancements with the broader project team
• Team Development and Performance:
• Lead by example by exemplifying leadership, positive work culture, and the Nexus Principles (safety, integrity, quality, service and value)
• Be a resource for the P&E PMs to ensure project milestones are met and implement portfolio-wide systems to standardize project execution
• Foster continuous team member technical and personal skill development and improvement including documenting annual goals and providing timely performance feedback.
• Work with the Director – P&E to identify resource constraints and assist with inter-office collaboration and planning
• Client Satisfaction:
• Attend client facing meetings on a regular basis to assist with removing project roadblocks and facilitate better communication
• Process Improvement:
• Ensure training, practices, tools and continuous improvement are effectively used to maintain market competitiveness and quality commitments.
• Measure performance and improve efficiency through targeted processes tools and technology
• Implements new tools portfolio-wide to reduce repetitive tasks for the P&E PMs
  
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management:
• Be a trusted resource for the P&E PMs and provide a ‘backstop’ for functional project requirement implementation. Become an information conduit from the P&E MSL and P&E Director and the P&E PMs. Ensure communication remains open across the P&E vertical
• Project Planning and Execution:
• Maintain overall portfolio metrics and project management standards
• Understand portfolio schedule constraints, especially around QAQC requirements, and provide long term planning solutions
• Work with project P&E project director and P&E PMs to understand workload constraints and opportunities and implement tools to increase efficiency.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects across the client portfolio
• Ensure practices and processes are trained, understood and followed to meet NPPs
• Business Growth and Opportunity Capture:
• Work with the P&E MSL & P&E Director to implement best practices across new Nexus utility clients
• Client and Stakeholder Management:
• Be a visible presence in client monthly meetings and an active participant in process enhancement opportunities
• Ensure client satisfaction and project alignment with client expectations and requirements
• Quality:
• Conduct lessons learned and root cause analyses to drive continuous improvement
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements
• Strategic Development:
• Contribute to the development and execution of the company’s strategic goals and objectives
• Work with P&E MSL and P&E PD to implement proven project processes across new utility / P&E clients
  
  
  
  

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field (required)
• Professional Engineering License (preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a wide range of management positions
• Proven track record of leading teams and developing work processes to drive project efficiencies.
• Experience in personnel administration and coordination
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and team management skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• In-depth knowledge of engineering analytics and design tools
• Strong business understanding and acumen
• Commitment to safety, integrity, and ethical conduct
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
• Results-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes
• Curiosity, desire to learn and creativity
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive innovation and improvement
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  
  
  
  

Competitive Benefits
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Why Nexus?
Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success, Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.

At Nexus, you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a place where you’ll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity, dedication, and relentless focus on achieving client goals.

Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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