What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substation Project Manager position at Ampirical Solutions?
Description
We’d love to have you join our team as a Substation Project Manager in our San Ramon, California office.
Company Overview :
Ampirical has been committed to improving and strengthening the power grid since the company’s inception. Just as an ampere is the base unit for electric current, Ampirical takes pride in being on the leading edge of innovation and technology, allowing our industry to flow forward in a positive direction.
We show gratitude for our customers and uplift our team members who make it all happen. We embrace challenging - yet rewarding - work, and we invest in our people every step along the way.
Working at Ampirical is a career, not just a job. Please enjoy this video () about our culture.
Division Overview :
Ampirical’s Substation Engineering Division has recognized national expertise in the planning and design of new substations and high voltage electrical substations and switchyards. The mixture of our talents to offer all aspects of substation / switchyard design services, our trained resources to get the job done, and technical knowledge allows us to design a multitude of solutions to fit the client’s need.
Job Summary :
The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, direction, coordination, and budgeting of all activities concerned with the lifecycle of high voltage substation and transmission line projects, from inception to planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closeout’. This individual will manage PG&E projects.
What we Offer :
We offer a highly competitive compensation & benefits package for all full-time employees. You can review all of the details of our benefits package here () . Below are some highlights.
The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $185,000 , dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications.
Medical, Dental, and Vision effective your 1 st day of employment
401(k) with company match (immediate vesting)
120 hours (about 15 days) of paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holiday days
Flexible work schedule (every other Friday off)
Opportunity for advancement and career growth
Employer-sponsored Life Insurance, short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
Gym Membership Stipend
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Pet Insurance
Who You Are :
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
5 years of experience in managing projects, delegation of work, directing others, and planning of substation projects
PMP Certification is highly preferred
Advanced organizational skills to manage multiple complex transmission line projects ensuring safety, cost, schedule, scope, and quality is met
Superior interpersonal skills to operate within a matrix environment
Outstanding leadership skills to build and motivate project teams
Exceptional presentation skills
Excellent computer system skills related cost and schedule reporting (specifically Primavera and Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Manage relationships with clients.
Lead a team of Design and Construction Engineers in the execution of Substation projects from initiation of the project through close out.
Represent the project in regulatory hearings, interfacing with internal & external stakeholders, and review project with management and customers.
Manage Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project budgets ranging from $250K - $50 Million.
Manage project schedules and deliverables to meet external customer goals.
Manage the development of project proposals, bid preparation, project schedules, bill of materials (BOM), etc. for assigned Substation projects.
Interface with all internal and external stakeholders affected by the project including project team, management team, end users, governmental / regulatory agencies, and vendors.
Report project status weekly and monthly to upper management. Monthly reports require comprehensive cost reviews and projections.
Travel to client sites / field / vendor facilities as needed.
Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices : Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $130,000 - $185,000
