Project Manager - Gas/Utility Industry

Title: Project Manager - Utility Industry

Location: 4211 3 Mile Rd Walker MI USA 49534

Pay Rate: 50 - 63/Hr.

Duration: 24 Months Contract

Description:

• The experienced Project Manager be responsible for the completion of intermediate to-large-size capital construction projects. Uses formal project management methods to identify and coordinate project team activities including defining scope ofwork, scheduling, estimating and engineering. Manages costs and change control procedures and ensuresproject close-out and documentation processes are complete.
• Project management responsibilities will include the coordination and completion of projects to ensure safety accountability & adherence of workplace standards. Incumbent will have responsibility to oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of projects for leadership review.

Key Accountabilities

• Develops project scope and coordinates a team of specialists who provide project schedule, costestimates and engineering specifications for capital projects.
• Ensures the completion of engineering, design, installation, testing, commissioning into service andproject closeout.
• Responsible for project expenditures and the cost-effective procurement of labor, equipment andmaterials: coordinates with authorized company representatives in conducting bid meetings and reviews,supplier selections and evaluations; determines contracting strategy congruent with labor utilizationstrategies.
• Supports daily management of on-site construction activities, working with contractors and serviceproviders, including timely completion of work within approved budget.
• Responsible for meeting key performance metrics including scope, schedule, and budget for projectsand/or programs.

• Communicates project status to all stakeholders and engages appropriate stakeholders in decisions toensure a clear understanding of direction and expectations.

• Interfaces with internal organizations, plants, suppliers, trade labor organizations (unions), etc. Maysupport contract administration services for blanket orders or other subcontractors and vendors.
• Evaluates conditions and consults on solutions to control project risk.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Performs detailed variance on estimate to actual variance relating to all components of the process.
• Ability with Project Management techniques and use of Project Management tools, including ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently without direct supervision.

Requirements:

• This is a multi-track base requirement job; education and experience requirements can be satisfied through one of the following three options:

• Master s or bachelor s degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, construction management,project management, or business/management and 6 years of project management experience.
• Associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture/technical design, project management,business/management, construction management, or construction technology and 8 years of related projectmanagement experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years of related project management experience.

• Strong familiarity with gas utility work and industry best practices is essential
• Ability to utilize formal process improvement, problem-solving and analytical techniques
• Proven ability to lead and direct the work of other team members and manage key projects to completion.

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Operations experience in the Utility industry
• Use of P6 Primavera
• Ability to have crucial conversations with support partners.
• Analysis of metrics on project deadlines, budgets, and deliverables
• Experience presenting strategic plans to all levels of leadership, including senior leaders.