Project Manager - Substation & Transmission Line Work

Position Purpose: To provide oversight, coordination, management support and technical expertise for all aspects of substation, overhead transmission and distribution line construction, maintenance, modification and replacement.

Essential Responsibilities Work with the project team to oversee construction activity to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule Prepare electrical utility construction proposals and estimates, including drawing take-offs Expected to forecast and report on project profitability while managing project budget Monitor and approve weekly payroll, equipment and tool reporting Manage and oversee all subcontractors Review all job costs invoices and transactions to facilitate timely billing Regional travel with overnight stays is required Demonstrate safety leadership by supporting the implementation and management of the MJE Safety Management System. Promote proactive and preventive safety activities by observing, analyzing, encouraging safe work behaviors and correcting unsafe conditions. Integrate safety into project plans, establish safety goals, reinforce safety policies and procedures, support safety training, and monitor safety metrics.

Support and coach supervisors and employees, provide feedback to encourage learning and create awareness, set priorities and focus on continuous improvement Ensure that MJE Senior Management is kept current on the progress of construction projects, business opportunities and industry trends Systematically and regularly appraise and evaluate project progress against established goals, timelines and objectives. Provide assistance to Assistant Project Managers to correct deficiencies in these areas Consult with Utilities, Clients and Owners regarding design requirements, job specifications, bid requirements and offer technical expertise regarding construction solutions Promote and develop common systems and processes to provide for proper accounting, reporting of project costs, customer billing, scheduling, material procurement, record keeping, documentation and budgeting by Project Managers Act to ensure key project input including environmental, regulatory and governmental relations, public relations and landowner concerns are appropriately addressed on construction projects throughout the region Delegate activities, responsibilities, and authorities, ensuring appropriate levels and assignments of accountability are defined and understood Assist with the development and tracking of key performance metrics Stay current on construction management trends and ensure Project Management personnel are informed of significant changes Monitor equipment type, purchases, usage, inspection, maintenance, and servicing throughout the region Knowledge | Skills | Abilities Knowledge of utility construction practices Experience managing project financials Knowledge, interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements. Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiations skills.

Strong PC skills and software proficiency. Strong managerial/leadership skills. Ability to provide oversight to numerous projects throughout a large geographic area Ability to anticipate and meet customers' needs Supervisory Experience Ability to oversee large complex projects, portfolio of small projects or be a single point of contact for a large customer Qualifications BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred 4-8 years of Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or related experience in the utility construction industry Work Environment Must be able to remain standing approximately 50% of the time Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, climbing The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and vendors and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions Occasionally lifting 40 pounds