Project Manager

Project Manager – Responsible for directing large project work plans, monitoring status, and managing costs for projects up to and occasionally exceeding $500K. Main Responsibilities Directs large project work plans and prioritizes for best value. Provides input to other employees and departments during project implementation. Monitors current work plan status and costs to budget. Acquires additional approvals when needed. Monitors costs and materials to project budget. Preconstruction meetings and bid processes. State and local permits, locates, notification of other entities as applicable. Ensures preliminary work from other departments is coordinated and complete. Schedules work internally or externally and monitors crew performance. Works with field operations to achieve financial targets through cost management initiatives. Develops and administers project control methods to standardize schedule and cost tracking processes and tools. Meets customer’s and PUCO metrics on meter sets and project completion. Ensures materials are accurately charged. Ensures invoices are accurate and paid accordingly. Reviews project risks and helps mitigate and minimize these risks. Closes projects on time and within budget. Meets Sarbanes-Øxley requirements on a quarterly basis. Completes internal audits as assigned for both business and safety. Participates in cross-functional larger project reviews and works with other departments on coordinated projects. Acts in the best interest of the Company while keeping customer needs in mind. Assists in storm restoration and major events impacting the Company as needed; serves as duty supervisor or storm team member as applicable. Supervises union employees and administers schedules, provides performance feedback, reviews critical instances to prevent recurrence, and participates in 30-day meetings with Local 175/consultation with union. Assists in management of training for workforce – both safety and craft. Participates and is actively involved in safety performance of the entire workgroup (safety walks, job site inspections, safety meetings, internal audits, etc.). Assumes other duties as needed to support regional facilities, inspections, audits, and mitigate findings to remain in compliance; responsible for fleet and building operation. Serves as a consultant to management. Qualifications 4-year college degree preferred (or equivalent). Must be proficient with computers. Skills, Abilities Effective written and verbal communication skills. Results oriented and self-motivated. AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I‑9 to confirm work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr The AES Corporation