The Perry Group: Senior Project Manager (Substations)

Job Overview The Perry Group is seeking an experienced design‑build/EPC Project Manager with significant experience with substations. Responsibilities Creates project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives for projects. Prepares detailed statements of work with associated work breakdown structures (budgets) and gains concurrence and approval from internal and external stakeholders. Manages project costs and is responsible for ensuring profitability. Creates and reviews timely client billings with internal billing support. Responsible for ensuring timely client payment and follows up on outstanding client invoices to obtain payment. Reviews and approves subcontractor/vendor invoices to ensure timely payment to outside resources. Performs ongoing review of project status. On an ongoing basis, monitors project risks and escalates as appropriate. Manages project change using change management protocols. Clearly communicates project deadlines, assignments, and objectives to project team members. Prepares overall project schedule/timeline and in‑house construction budgets by group responsibility. Facilitates meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Provides assistance/guidance to engineering disciplines for code reviews and resolution of problem areas. Coordinates submittals to local/state/federal agencies. Provides or assists with the completion of work per project schedule. Reviews file transfer documents and forwards to proper engineering personnel. Coordinates and monitors the technical work of each task / deliverable. Reviews documents prepared for each project. Monitors progress toward deliverables and schedules. Reviews and approves Engineering (Design) Change Notices when appropriate for the project. Coordinates with the Project Construction Manager to set up and attend pre‑bid meetings and tabulation of bid results. Prepares closeout meeting / Lessons Learned meeting. Prepares monthly reports. Prepares bid packages. Prepares and distributes addendums. Files and stores project contract documents. Research as needed and responds to proposed changes and RFIs from the field. Prepares and distributes contract modifications. Research on technical or contract document questions. Mentors less experienced Project Managers. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Thirteen (13) or more years of relevant work experience PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list) Preferred Qualifications Significant design‑build / EPC experience with substations. Skills & Abilities Significant experience working with project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients. Possesses ability to interact with varying levels of staff, as well as vendors/subcontractors. Excellent personal computer skills including expert knowledge in MS Word and Excel. Demonstrates superior organizational skills to balance and prioritize work. Understanding of building materials and construction methods; knowledge of procedures for production of construction documents. Analytical and problem‑solving skills. Travel 10% or less Compensation Pay Range Minimum: $138,320 Pay Range Maximum: $197,600 EEO Statement CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr CDM Smith