Head of Engineering and Project Management

Lead 69-500kV T&D projects in a boutique team with Fortune500 expertise.
Hybrid role managing brownfield/greenfield work with top utility clients.
A nationally respected, Fortune500caliber engineering and EPC powerhouse, this firm is widely regarded as one of the most influential technical leaders in the power delivery, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors. Operating for more than a century, the company is recognized for its deep bench of multidisciplinary engineers, industrydefining technical standards, and a long record of delivering complex, gridcritical transmission, substation, distribution, and generation projects for major utilities across North America
Responsible for full project execution, contract administration, planning, and resource management across brownfield and greenfield utility infrastructure.
Take ownership of all aspects of project performance - including safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience - through the entire project life cycle.
Accountable for all phases of the project life cycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closeout.
Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability; provide mentorship and coaching to team members.
Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget across transmission (69-500+ kV), substation, and distribution scopes.
Support reporting of key performance indicators, including schedule, budget, and other dashboard metrics.
Identify and control construction risks, including those unique to energized/brownfield environments.
Recognize, track, and manage scope changes and associated impacts.
Communicate effectively and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors.
Prepare clear, concise project documentation and reports that meet client requirements.
Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve project performance and overall results
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

A successful T&D Project Manager should have:

• 10+ years of experience in Project Management of Utility, Construction, Engineering, or other relevant experience
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success
• Comfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel

A BS in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar degree
PMP Certification is a plus
Construction/field knowledge or experience is a plus
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Work-life balance initiatives to support your personal and professional needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a T&D Project Manager to advance their career in Carlsbad.