Project Manager

Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Utility/Construction Project Manager for a position in Roanoke, VA.

• Manage, or assist in the management of, base, intermediate, and/or complex projects and progressively develop to managing intermediate projects in a matrix team environment.
• Provide leadership, direction, coordination, and effective communication to initiate , plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects in a safe, efficient, economical, risk-balanced approach to achieve short and long range goals and to obtain maximum customer satisfaction
• Provide project transparency and develop relationships and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers, enabling them to make sound business decisions.
• Enable and promote team level continuous improvement activities that increase quality and optimize delivery of value.
  
  
• Conduct or assist in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating assigned project activities.
• Perform coordination and administrative tasks as delegated by the lead project manager(PM) or supervisor.
• Act on behalf of the lead PM or supervisor during times the project manager or supervisor is unavailable.
• Develop an understanding of various project management principles and techniques and successfully implement these techniques in project management for the organization.
  
  
• Develop, review and coordinate the project plan, schedule, budget, tools, and staff.
• Perform coordination role as assigned to increase awareness in all knowledge areas of project plans.
• Perform Lead PM role as assigned to increase awareness and build proficiency in all knowledge areas of project plans.
  
  
• Communicate project details and status updates.
• Lead planning meetings and project/outage updates with supportive role in stakeholder presentations.
• Provide written and oral reports and other communication.
  
  
• Develop working relationships with the project team, plant and operating company staff, internal and external customers or partners, contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Foster teamwork and seek customer satisfaction.
  
  
• Provide guidance and feedback, to improve design, systems, procedures, schedules, and costs.
• Provide specific guidance in these areas and begins to challenge others at an apprentice level of informed understanding in all project work.
  
  
• Ensure, or assist the lead PM in ensuring, efficient and timely performance of project work activities.
• Proficient and effective in assisting the lead PM and/or delivers similarly when leading intermediate projects on their own.
  
  
• Develop and manage procurement plans for necessary outside resources.
• Manage, or assist in managing, contracts for outside services, including developing requests for proposals, evaluating competitive bids, selecting vendors, participating in contract negotiations, overseeing vendor performance/quality, ensuring work is performed in accordance with the contract, etc.
  
  
• Conduct or assist in closeout processes, including an analysis of the success of the project with respect to accomplishing the project objectives and realizing project benefits.
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, project management, or related field of study with 3 years qualified experience, or two-year Associate's degree in the same disciplines with 5 years of qualified experience.
  
  
• Qualified experience includes outage management activities, business administration, major construction field experience, project estimating, controls, and engineering, and/or comparable experience in a competitive production environment.
• Knowledge in construction safety, negotiations, scope development/control, cost estimating, construction contracting, project controls/reporting, and quality control are beneficial.
• Experience in utilities or power systems.
  
  
• Valid driver's license required.
• PM experience in utility and major construction is necessary. IT and Telecom experience does not qualify for this role.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of P6 and PMBOK
• Proficient in MicroSoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Multi level collaboration.