Project Manager

SGC Power – Project Manager

Location: Augusta, Maine

Compensation: $110,000-130,000

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply.

SGC Power is more than just a team—we're a close-knit community of engineers and designers driven by a shared passion for excellence. Operating within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, our firm thrives on collaboration and the Seller-Doer business model, where everyone has a voice and the opportunity to make a direct impact. We empower our team members with the autonomy and independence they need to pursue projects they care about, fostering a culture where innovation, initiative, and creativity lead to real success. At SGC Power, your ideas are not just welcomed, they're essential.

The Project Manager is responsible for all non-technical aspects of power projects (costs, schedule, communication, billing, closeout, etc.). The PM will work with the Technical Lead and Senior Project Manager or other designated individuals to complete projects within scope, on schedule, and on budget.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with stakeholders, anticipating project demands and resolving issues that arise during the project life cycle.
• Demonstrate personal leadership and model servant leadership for project team members. Exemplify a proactive, Total Ownership philosophy.
• Work with Leadership to allocate team members for project roles that meet the scope, schedule, and budget requirements of the project.
• Work collaboratively with project team members to accomplish project goals.
• Primary tasks:
  • Scope Management – WBS, Change Orders, contract management
  • Cost Management – Timecard review, invoicing, project profitability (gross margin analysis, financial status reports)
  • Schedule Management – Project plans, meetings, assignments
  • Communication – Client PM’s Subcontractors, Business Development
    • Calls, meetings, action item follow-up
    • Management reporting, project management software updating
    • Cross-divisional support and project transition to other operating divisions
  • Project – proposal development, project setup, contract negotiations
  • Relationship Management – Clients PM’s, subcontractors, business development
  • Closeout – Lessons learned, accounting invoice close-out
• Develop and maintain a professional rapport with client, project team members, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skills; assist with training, development, annual appraisal, and supervision of divisional employees as applicable.
• Maintain target billable goals and participate in process improvement team efforts to achieve divisional/company objectives.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of computer applications and functions including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and project management software (Microsoft Project, Project Insight, etc.).
• Ability to prepare and/or maintain project plans, reports, documents, and procedures to address specific project needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally with project team, management, staff, and clients/stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a team environment and efficiently direct the duties of others.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to travel and work extended hours for project assignments, meetings or other company needs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of two (2) years of project management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or path towards certification is desired.
• Electric utility, construction or power industry experience is preferred.

Physical Demands: Duties are performed in an office environment.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• Consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

Disclaimer:

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities This job description is subject to change at any time.

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