[Hiring] Project Manager @NEI Electric Power Engineering

Role Description

As a Project Manager in the Project Services group, you will be responsible for overseeing electrical substation, transmission line, utility-scale photovoltaic solar, wind energy, and energy storage projects through development, engineering, and construction support. This includes planning and tracking progress on active engineering projects including financial performance. The role requires the ability to manage multiple project portfolios, and to travel periodically to meet with clients and inspect major construction milestones at job sites.

• Reviews and manages engineering schedules, budgets, scope, and subcontractors
• Manages the collection, organization and filing of all project documentation, both internally and for external third-party stakeholders and project financing needs
• Leads project status update meetings with clients, providing schedule updates, submitting, and answering requests for information and reporting on engineering progress
• Ensures project quality control and customer satisfaction by reviewing and monitoring engineering deliverables
• Coordinates with EPC contractors, Electric Utilities, and other clients to ensure adherence to and compliance with contract terms and delivery of contractual deliverables
• Manages and coordinates activities of internal teams of engineers to deliver projects on time and within project budgets
• Supports permitting and jurisdictional approval processes as needed for engineering projects
• Manages and coordinates utility interconnection processes for construction projects and related documentation needed for project interconnection and testing
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or related field
• 3+ years industry specific project management experience is required
• Familiarity with electrical substations, transmission lines, medium voltage collection and distribution, PV engineering, and battery storage
• Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CPM scheduling, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations
• Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans and executive level reporting that ensures timely action and decision making in time-pressured scenarios
• A strong written and verbal command of the English language
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Requirements

• Project Management Institute PMP certification preferred

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required
• Typical travel: 15 – 25%
• Must be able to lift 25lbs
• Team Member is responsible for managing their own work schedule with input from their supervisor and completing assigned tasks
• Team Member should identify discrepancies in assigned work and bring to attention of supervisor or engineer responsible for the project in a timely manner
• Team Member’s work product should be self-checked in a manner that is suitable for review by the supervisor or engineer responsible for the project

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
• Annual & discretionary bonus programs
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
• Annual Team Building
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
• Pet insurance