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Our Transmission Distribution global practice is looking for a Project Manager in our Midwest Region to manage transmission projects.
The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of work related to transmission line engineering. Project Managers are expected to proactively grow client relationships into repeat business and expand service offerings. They will be responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, successful completion of projects within specified dates, and establishing/maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the client, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders. Additionally, the Project Manager will assist in pursuing new clients and maintaining existing clients with direct marketing efforts responsibilities. Office location to be St. Louis, Missouri, Columbus, Ohio, or Akron, Ohio.
Major responsibilities for the Project Manager will include:
Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including routing/siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, procurement, construction administration, and closeout.Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships, and focus on repeat work within each client account. Serve as primary point of contact with clients.Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.Own internal project financials (detailed, accurate project cost forecast and accruals), legal coordination, risk management, change management.Manage all aspects of project communication.Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems and implement the project execution plan.Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring support. Work with department managers for appropriate project staffing and support the development of the Transmission team by assisting with hiring, training, and mentoring.Travel to client and project locations is expected.All other duties as assigned.