Senior Project Manager

Overview
We are designing the grid of the future! As a Senior Project Manager you will lead the execution of large and complex projects and ensures that all related activities are performed in accordance with EPE policies, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments. Supports, in overseeing team development and process improvement to continually increase the effectiveness of project execution.

Project Leadership
Leads the project team, establishes the project execution approach and oversees project hand-over, execution planning, and monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goal. Coaches and provides performance feedback for project staff.

Instructions and Guidelines
Contributes to the continuous improvement of policies and work instructions by learned. Leads project reviews for other large projects and Organizational Project Management (OPM) reviews/assessments and conducts competency assessments for the project execution teams. Actively seeks both internal improvement opportunities and external project management practices with relevance to EPE and influences the organization to continuously improve project execution. Actively participates in and contributes to internal and external expert groups, e.g. project management councils and other forums.

Project Recovery
Leads project recovery efforts, i.e. the rapid assessment of troubled projects and their turnaround.

Budget, Sales and Operations Planning
Participates in the budgeting process, jointly with Management. Participates in Sales and Operations Planning with Management and Sales/Business Development. Takes actions to close potential gaps in project execution capacity.

Project Execution and Control
Ensures projects follow execution best practices and EPE policies. Effectively monitors and controls project progress and efficient resource utilization. Monitors and controls project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow, tracking the achievement of financial target continuously. Identifies, qualifies, quantifies and manages project risks, and ensures that all opportunities are identified and pursued. Captures, analyzes and shares lessons learned throughout the project. Ensures that projects are formally closed out, as contractually agreed. Drives the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.

Planning and Scheduling
Ensures that all planning activities (including scope and financial plans, schedules and risk management plans) are performed properly by the assigned project team(s).

Contract, Claims and Procurement Management
Ensures that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, in accordance with EPE policies and contractual agreements. Ensures that required procurement activities for services, materials and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers are performed by the assigned resources.

Stakeholder Relations
Acts as key contact for the customer and escalation point for project issues. Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicates with all stakeholders.

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
Ensures the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.

People Leadership and Development
Develops project execution staff through formal and informal mentoring and coaching.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or master's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited program.

Minimum ten (10) years of related experience in managing Turnkey EPC Electrification/Generation projects.

Experience in leading EPC projects: Transmission, substation projects, Renewable energy generation (Solar, Wind), Battery storage systems.

Proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients.

Ability to identify opportunities and lead proposal / pursuit efforts. Proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients.

Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.

Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Previous consulting experience preferred but not required.

Lead the Change!
Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How We Support You

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you

Generous PTO and paid holidays

MyShare Employee Ownership Program

Work with industry leaders

401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location
This position will be remote US

Travel
Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

EPE Equal Opportunity Statement
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster

Third-Party Recruiting Notification
EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. EPE does not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.

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