What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager - Utilities position at Valdes Architecture & Engineering?
Overview
Interface with electrical utility client engineering representatives as well as multiple engineering disciplines and project management staff within the Valdes organization. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all technical documents are developed within the framework of Valdes’ Quality Management procedures. Maintain good business relationships with key client contacts throughout the project. May visit or work on job site as required for exchange of information.
Responsibilities include the following:
Strong knowledge of managing utility design projects with the capability and initiative to perform the required tasks while mentoring a staff
Ability to plan, estimate budget, coordinate, and supervise engineering activities for smaller projects with good supervision
Ability to assist in proposal preparation.
Develop and maintain the project schedules with little supervision
Work independently on multiple projects with multiple clients
Ability to keep projects on schedule; ensure quality and execution of projects under close guidance of a Project Manager
Direct, coordinate, and manage all aspects of a project
Capable of executing multiple small project-simultaneously or one large multi-discipline project under the guidance of a Project Manager
Participate in all required safety activities
Promote safety in all aspects of the project
All other duties as assigned
Technical Competencies:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good knowledge of all engineering disciplines, substation design principals, industry standards.
Leadership skills such as conflict resolution, risk evaluation, mentoring and steadiness
Creativeness in providing new solutions to problems
Possesses an eye for detail, but knows when to delegate and follow up to get the work done
Expertise in Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project and Primavera are pluses
Professional registration desired
People Skills:
4+ years’ experience supervising staff and managing projects from inception to completion including evaluating scope of work and assigning responsibilities
Personable and able to work easily with others at all levels
Able to work alone or on a team in different level positions. Not afraid to take charge, but will also cooperate and coordinate with others at their level that may have more authority over the work at hand
Possesses a knack for the ability to network and connect with peers, subordinates, supervisors and others within the industry
Conscientious, enthusiastic and extroverted personality, able to initiate and follow through on assignments with little coaching
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in electrical or civil/structural engineering
7-10 years of substation engineering and design experience
Knowledge of industry, regulatory standards and design criteria
4+ years supervisory experience desired
Eligibility to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Salary : $135,000 - $200,000