Assistant Project Manager

Welty Energy is looking to add a talented Assistant Project Manager to our Substation and Transmission Line Project Management team! Who is Welty Energy? Welty Energy, 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, Welty Energy currently manages approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S. As part of the Welty Energy Team, the Assistant Project Manager will deliver projects to completion on time and on budget while maintaining a high level of customer centricity. This role is to be based out of Akron, OH or Western Pennsylvania (west of State College) with travel to work sites in Eastern OH or Western PA. As An Assistant Project Manager, You May Lead the project management team responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the completion of all activities for the engineering, design, procurement, and construction of major capital projects and programs. Be responsible for medium complexity projects. 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). Be the primary point of contact with the client regarding your project(s). Facilitate the implementation of the company’s and client’s safety and health programs with your project team(s) and promote safe work practices. Facilitate the implementation of the company’s and client’s environmental programs with your project team(s) focusing on the protection of the environment in accordance with company policy and government regulations. 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. Schedule and conduct 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. Be 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. Mentor and/or train Project Coordinators. Assist the Portfolio Manager(s) with the coordination, preparation, and reporting of significant activities on construction projects and programs. Perform other related tasks and assignments as required. What We Require bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or relevant experience in utility project management. minimum of 5+ years of experience in project controls or related field. Electric utility knowledge preferred. strong written and verbal communication skills. effective leadership and organizational skills. Travel 20% 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 video here to learn more about what makes Welty Energy such a great place to work for! Important Notice To US Applicants Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty Building Company, LLC., is an at-will employer. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr