Senior Project Manager - Substation and Transmission Line Team

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWelty Energy & Infrastructure (WE&I) is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Transmission (Tx) and Substation Project Management team!Who is Welty Energy & Infrastructure (WE&I)?WE&I, an affiliate of Welty Enterprises, is a professional services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, distribution engineering, substation engineering and construction oversight on transmission, substation and distribution projects ranging in voltages from 4kV to 765kV.Headquartered in Akron, OH, and working nationally, WE&I currently manages approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities in the Eastern PA regions of the U.S.As a Senior Project Manager, you will focus on planning, organizing, and coordinating the completion of all activities for substation and transmission line projects ranging from 69kV to 765kV. As a Senior, you would also contribute to mentoring and training of junior team members with the ultimate goal of team success.This role is preferred to be in-person in Akron, OH or open to candidates based in Northern Ohio (Toledo or Sandusky area) with about 15% travel required to work sites.As a Senior Project Manager,you may:Coordinate with all applicable stakeholders on your project(s) to ensure that communication across the lines is established and maintained throughout the life cycle of the project(s).Act as the primary point of contact with the client regarding your project(s).Conduct technical reviews of specifications, drawings, contracts, addenda, and other construction documents to ensure constructability with our client’s standards and specifications while utilizing the technical expertise of others as needed.Conduct and direct project planning and status meetings to ensure schedule and financial adherence to projects are being maintained and significant issues are clearly disseminated to relevant participants.Provide schedule updates of the engineering, construction, and budget status of each project to the appropriate management teams (internal and external).Oversee and coordinate construction package reviews, pre-award meetings, field visits, and pre-award project site walk-downs.Act as the single point of contact for Construction on submittals, reviews, and coordination of required project information and documents.Ensure that necessary outages are identified, submitted, and communicated in a timely manner avoid schedule interruptions and conflicts with other projects in the area.Ensure that required permits are obtained for all fieldwork and required approvals are secured from applicable parties.Assist the Portfolio Manager(s) with the coordination, preparation, and reporting of significant activities on construction projects and programs, in addition, to performing other related tasks and assignments as required.Perform site safety inspections regularly at project locations.Focus on stakeholder interaction and client expectations when planning and executing projects.Follow project management tenets to properly estimate, monitor, and control approved funding, resources, schedules, and project activities.Follow your client’s methods, processes, and policies while planning and executing projects.What we require:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent years of experience in electric utility project management.Minimum of 10-15 years plus, of experience in project management, planning or similar for the Electric Utility sector specializing in high voltage (Sub and Tx). Electric utility project management preferred.PMP preferred.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Effective leadership and organizational skills.Travel:15-20% of travel will be required.Benefits:We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) contributions. See our culture videohereto learn more about what makes WE&I such a great place to work for!Important Notice to US Applicants:WE&I, an affiliate of Welty Building Company, LLC., is an at-will employer.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-ENERGY #LI-ONSITE #LI-VM1