What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager- Engineering / Construction position at SOFT Inc.?
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SOFT's client located in Hicksville, NY is looking for a Project Manager- Engineering / Construction for a long term contract assignment.
The successful candidate will demonstrate sound project management skills in leading project teams through full project lifecycle; from business case and capital approval process, through development and execution of project plans and project closeout. Candidate will achieve the desired results through strict adherence to the Projects and Construction and Project Management Office Procedures, client Values and Behavioral Standards, and a total commitment to teamwork. The candidate shall ensure that the quality and quantity of work performed is in compliance with Company standards and procedures, safe work practices, and government laws and regulation with focus on result measurement and the use of Balanced Scorecard methodology.
Candidate must foster an inclusive work environment, demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices and respect all aspects of diversity.
Manages a diverse range of major transmission, substation, control and protection, interconnection, distribution and generation capital projects.
Identify required resources, assemble core project team and manage cross functional matrixed teams involving a broad range of engineering and construction disciplines
Assure all aspects of assigned projects (material, engineering, permits, regulatory requirements and filings, land acquisitions, contractors, labor, system communications, clearances, customer notifications) are managed, integrated and performed in a timely and cost effective manner to achieve successful completion
Leads or assists functional areas on major system repair efforts on failed transmission circuits and substations as requested by senior management
Lead the preparation of project execution plans to define overall project objectives based on approved budgets and established priorities
Lead the development of key milestone and detailed project schedules identifying project tasks and their interdependencies
Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Experience working with and understanding of contracts: Lump Sum, Engineering, Procure and Construct (EPC), Unit Cost, Time and Material/Equipment.
Participate in all required storm restoration activities
Safety Sensitive position / Will be subject to DOT random drug testing
Bachelor s degree in Engineering or related technical field with 8 years of engineering, construction, project management or supervisory experience.
In lieu of a degree, 13 years of engineering, construction, project management or supervisory experience.
Strong leadership capability
In-depth knowledge and relevant experience in project management, engineering, construction methods, budgeting, cost control, planning, scheduling and estimating
Ability to interact with all managerial levels, including Senior Management, both internally as well as externally
Ability to work in a matrix organization
Ability to work under stressful situations and continually meet deadlines.
Ability to create a high-energy team and foster open communication.
Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. both external and internal).
Exhibit high personal standards of commitment and integrity
Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license and a safe and satisfactory driving history.
T&D experience in utility industry or relater experience
Understanding of NYISO rules for the scheduling of Transmission Outages
Negotiating experience
Knowledge of Electrical: construction, operations, equipment, materials
Knowledge of Article VII and SEQRA requirements
Ability to understand complex engineering systems /drawings.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
P.E. License
Candidate must foster an inclusive work environment, demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices and respect all aspects of diversity.
Major duties and responsibilities (include and are not limited to):
Identify required resources, assemble core project team and manage cross functional matrixed teams involving a broad range of engineering and construction disciplines
Assure all aspects of assigned projects (material, engineering, permits, regulatory requirements and filings, land acquisitions, contractors, labor, system communications, clearances, customer notifications) are managed, integrated and performed in a timely and cost effective manner to achieve successful completion
Leads or assists functional areas on major system repair efforts on failed transmission circuits and substations as requested by senior management
Lead the preparation of project execution plans to define overall project objectives based on approved budgets and established priorities
Lead the development of key milestone and detailed project schedules identifying project tasks and their interdependencies
Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Experience working with and understanding of contracts: Lump Sum, Engineering, Procure and Construct (EPC), Unit Cost, Time and Material/Equipment.
Participate in all required storm restoration activities
Safety Sensitive position / Will be subject to DOT random drug testing
Required Education, Skills and Experience:
Bachelor s degree in Engineering or related technical field with 8 years of engineering, construction, project management or supervisory experience.
In lieu of a degree, 13 years of engineering, construction, project management or supervisory experience.
Strong leadership capability
In-depth knowledge and relevant experience in project management, engineering, construction methods, budgeting, cost control, planning, scheduling and estimating
Ability to interact with all managerial levels, including Senior Management, both internally as well as externally
Ability to work in a matrix organization
Ability to work under stressful situations and continually meet deadlines.
Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. both external and internal).
Exhibit high personal standards of commitment and integrity
Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license and a safe and satisfactory driving history.
Desired Education, Skills and Experience:
6 years of Inside Plant, Overhead and/or Underground outside plant distribution, Transmission project experience or work in heavy industrial environments.T&D experience in utility industry or relater experience
Understanding of NYISO rules for the scheduling of Transmission Outages
Negotiating experience
Knowledge of Electrical: construction, operations, equipment, materials
Knowledge of Article VII and SEQRA requirements
Ability to understand complex engineering systems /drawings.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
P.E. License
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***INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS ONLY! NO THIRD PARTIES/NO SUB CONTRACTORS***
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