Electric Utility Project Manager

Exponent Construction ConsultingExponent's Construction Consulting Practice is seeking an Electric Utility Project Manager for our Houston, TX office. In this role, you will manage complex and large electric transmission projects from pre-construction to close-out, and drive them to on-time and on-budget completion.ResponsibilitiesPlanning, executing, and managing projects to meet project schedule, cost, and scopeDeveloping schedules, budgets, and risk management plansManaging schedule and cost performanceManaging financial forecasting and reporting cycle timelinessPerforming change control and implementing risk mitigationsManaging and coordinating with project teams and stakeholders (e.g. utility team members, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, environmental, land and permitting, legal, procurement, construction, etc.)Managing and overseeing project cost and schedule controlDriving timely progress and clearing obstacles on project activitiesOverseeing contractor performanceProactively anticipate potential risks and issues and have mitigative and preventative plans in placePreparing and providing reporting and information to project stakeholders and executivesSkills and QualificationsB.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering or similar (advanced degree(s) is preferred)8 plus years of work experience in the electric utility industry (preferred) or heavy industrial fields such as oil and gas, chemicals, petrochemicals etc., in-project/construction management, engineering management, risk management, and/or contractor management role(s)Strong experience in construction project management and project controlsInitiative and drive to progress challenging projects independentlyWell-developed team leadership and stakeholder coordination skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to synthesize complex information and tasks and develop well thought-out plans and responsesAbility to manage multiple project scopes and tasks simultaneouslyAdaptability to function effectively in a dynamic team environmentAbility to interact effectively with external clients and internal colleaguesSuccessful client management track record is desiredKnowledge of common construction related software including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office tools is desiredApplicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].