Senior Project Manager

Job Summary: This position is responsible for leading project teams through the entire lifecycle of utility infrastructure projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee project execution, coordinating with clients and managing internal & external resources to ensure projects are delivered within budget and schedule requirements while meeting safety and quality standards. Acting as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders, you will troubleshoot challenges, foster strong relationships, and drive project success through strategic oversight and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project teams through the entire project life cycle from initiation through closeout to ensure timely completion of complex projects within scope, schedule, budget, and quality constraints.
• Develop technical & commercial bidding strategies during proposal phase, including selecting external engineering & contracting partners and leading proposal development process within timeline and submission requirements while meeting Company’s commercial objectives.
• Develop and execute plans for managing and controlling projects from implementation including ensuring that external engineering firms execute design phase according to scope requirements and within prescribed budget & schedule.
• Define and execute work breakdown structures for tracking progress throughout engineering, procurement & construction to facilitate transparency of project status through completion.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring using systems like ViewPoint as well as construction management platforms to facilitate critical communications amongst project stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring accurate cost tracking and compliance with financial controls. Review and approve expenditures, invoices, and claims. Lead billing, reporting, and performance reviews to meet project objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage opportunities, and resolve claims to protect project outcomes. Negotiate resolutions with stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain high-level communication with teams and stakeholders, resolving escalated issues and ensuring project continuity while driving innovation.
• Mentor staff to drive accountability and performance.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, implementing paperless workflows, advanced tools, while achieving high-quality deliverables, including as-built documentation.
• Perform additional duties, leveraging expertise in managing high-stakes projects to drive organizational success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, preferably Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems.
• 10 years of industry experience, including 5 years in Project Management; direct experience in power utilities, transmission, and distribution and/or high-voltage substations a plus.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ViewPoint experience a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and customer-facing skills. Highly organized, proactive, and results-driven with strong analytical abilities. Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Valid driver’s license; travel required (10-20%, domestic and international).
• PMP Certification or PE License/FE-EIT Certificate a plus.
• EPC project management and interdisciplinary engineering experience preferred.