Project Manager

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 of work, scheduling, estimating and engineering.
• Manages costs and change control procedures and ensures project 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.
• Develops project scope and coordinates a team of specialists who provide project schedule, cost estimates and engineering specifications for capital projects.
• Ensures the completion of engineering, design, installation, testing, commissioning into service and project closeout.
• Responsible for project expenditures and the cost-effective procurement of labor, equipment and materials: coordinates with authorized company representatives in conducting bid meetings and reviews, supplier selections and evaluations; determines contracting strategy congruent with labor utilization strategies.
• Supports daily management of on-site construction activities, working with contractors and service providers, including timely completion of work within approved budget.
• Responsible for meeting key performance metrics including scope, schedule, and budget for projects and/or programs.
• Communicates project status to all stakeholders and engages appropriate stakeholders in decisions tonsure a clear understanding of direction and expectations.
• Interfaces with internal organizations, plants, suppliers, trade labor organizations (unions), etc.
• May support 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:

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.