Project Manager

Project ManagerMesa is seeking a Project Manager to manage a multi-discipline projects for GIG South region working with technical teams located in Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Project Manager implements corporate mission and vision statements on a project level. They independently lead projects (up to $2M) of moderate complexity and risk. They provide project leadership to small groups of highly qualified professional personnel engaged in complex work and they are accountable for maintaining a solid customer relationship and ensuring the successful execution of the project.ResponsibilitiesPerforms all field assignments following all customer, Mesa, and regulatory safety requirementsPerforms basic functions required to verify, check-out, and startup simple to complex electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment and systemsCommunication with personnel to update project status and scope, schedule, or budget changesMust understand general construction methods and electrical testing requirementsProvides effective leadership by delegating specific responsibilities to immediate subordinates to ensure that Project Execution Plans are appropriately implementedPlan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering/design work for projectsWork with the project team to minimize schedule and budget impacts resulting from changesTrack design changes and communicate the impact of the change order to the client for approvalReviews monthly cost reports to ensure all projects operate within the approved budget guidelinesEnsures that Mesa's policies, systems, and procedures for technical work, management, and administration are implemented and reviewed regularlyEnsures effective work planning and profit control systems are implementedProvides leadership for a project, including the work scope, work outline, budget, and schedule for completionMonitor and track project expenditures, earned value, cost, and schedule performance to satisfy corporate requirements and ensure satisfactory budget performance on all projectsCompetenciesAbility to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over othersStrong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to coordinate and interface with clients, vendors, engineers, colleagues, and electric utilities personnelAbility to identify, analyze, and solve complex technical and management problems related to engineering projects; facilitate change managementExcellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively in a team environmentPossess a strong knowledge of power generation types – Coal, Gas, Hydro, and NuclearEducation and ExperienceBS or MS Eng or BS/MS in Related Field + 6 years of Project Management experiencePE or PMP Desired/ Contract may require PMPNotice to External Search Firms: Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.QualificationsBehaviorsRequiredLeader : Inspires teammates to follow themDetail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellMotivationsRequiredGoal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksSelf-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside helpEducationRequiredBachelors or better in Engineering or related field.PreferredMasters or better in Engineering or related field.ExperienceRequired6 years:relevant Project Manager experienceLicenses & CertificationsPreferredProject Mgmt Prof (PMP)Prof Engineering (PE)Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.