Project Manager

Project Manager

Hybrid; On-site location: Washington D.C. - Baltimore, MD

12 Month Contract with potential for extension/conversion

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Brooksource is seeking a Project Manager to support our Fortune 300 energy client in managing transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and/or information technology projects consisting of cross-functional teams involving multiple disciplines and multiple operating areas. Responsible for managing the scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance of multiple projects and programs. Leads project teams through business case / capital approval process, development and execution of project plans and project closeout. These projects have budgets that will typically range from $250K to $15 million. Also, may manage business initiative projects with direct accountability for project execution while leading a team to accomplish objectives within a given time frame.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible and accountable for overall project performance for projects including major transmission, substation, distribution, gas construction, and new technology programs.
• Ensures project costs, schedule and scope are managed, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits.
• Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements.
• Primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues, including executive level and interdepartmental presentations.
• Ensures a good working relationship between the project team, line managers, and interfacing organizations.
• Coaches and leads team members to ensure completion of assigned tasks.
• Identify and obtain project team resources.
• Ensures project team members understand their respective responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 4 years relevant project management or related experience, OR High School Diploma and 6-9 years of relevant project management or related experience; For non-construction project management: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field and 4-7 years relevant project management or related experience, OR High School Diploma and 6-9 years of relevant project management or related experience
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Demonstrated and documented success at managing substation/utility projects
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader including the ability to handle conflicting priorities in a multi task environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in engineering (or advanced technical degree) or Business Administration
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Professional Engineer License
• Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., Utility design/planning/construction or Information Technology experience)
• Previous experience with Smart Grid or ADMS technology

What’s in it for you?

• A welcoming, team environment where you will be provided an opportunity to work with a Fortune 300 company. Eight Eleven group offers Health, Dental and Vision benefits, weekly pay, holiday paid time off and sick-leave.
• Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.