Senior Project Manager

Sr Project ManagerTitle: Sr Project ManagerDuration: 9 Months ContractLocation: Reno, NV, United StatesBasic Purpose: Coordinates the successful development and execution of project plans, including safety, scope, cost, schedule, cash flow, quality and risk for large multi-discipline complex projects. Provides management and coordination to ensure project deliverables are met, completed on-time and within the established cost constraints. Works with minimal supervision.Responsibilities:Executes the project plan upon approval.Coordinates acquisition of human resources, equipment, permits, land and land rights.Monitors and controls the project, including safety, scope, cost, schedule, cash flow, quality and risk.Measures and communicates project performance to customers and stakeholders.Manages changes to the project plan.Ensures all project objectives are achieved.Works with customers and stakeholders to develop and evaluate project alternatives.Coordinates the development of project plans, including project scope, cost estimates, schedule and cash flow.Coordinates the development of the project team, including stakeholders and functional group members.Supports development, approval, and administration of the business unit ten-year plan for capital investment.Coordinates negotiation, execution, and administration of agreements with customers, suppliers, service providers, and contractor resources.Coordinates project close-out, including final acceptance of project deliverables; transfer of ownership; status of project id; project accounting audit and true-up; and final project report.Mentors less experienced project management and project controls personnel.Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.Requirements:Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited school; 7 or more years of related experience in utility design and/or utility experience; and 2 or more years of project management experience.Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of: Utility engineering practices with an emphasis on transmission and substation design; critical path method scheduling; work breakdown structure; utility accounting practices; economic analysis; company policies, rules and regulations; construction methods; contract administration; equipment specifications; property rights; and local, state and federal permitting. Additional Skills such as: Directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of multi-discipline project team. Analytical, interpersonal and communication. Equipment and Applications PCs, word processing, spreadsheet, scheduling, and database software.Work Environment and Physical Demands: General office environment. No special physical demands required.