Power Delivery Project Manager

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Job description

Overview:
Power Delivery Project Manager - Lansdale, PA

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Power Delivery Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of work related to the new or rebuilding of overhead transmission lines. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the overall project scope, schedule, cost, and risk management and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and any other project stakeholder. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages overall project performance (quality, scope, schedule, cost, communication, resource issues, risks, and customer satisfaction), utilizing the resources of team members

Serves as single-point-of-contact by establishing, maintaining, and managing customer, subcontractor, and joint venture partner's expectations (where applicable) relating to project performance

Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations

Reports project status and performance data as required to management, project sponsors, and other stakeholders

Plans, monitors, and controls the project throughout its life cycle (bid, contract award, engineering/design, procurement, construction, closeout)

Work closely with the project team to confirm deliverables and services are being provided to the client's satisfaction

At any given time, could be involved in a combination of:Managing a significant project

Mentoring others. (Based on PMI's PMBOK)

Assist in marketing and business development activities

Assist in engineering changes to the project plans

Setting Standards for Project Execution (Checklists, Flowcharts, etc.)

Required Experience:
Knowledge of Transmission, Distribution, and/or Substation Projects

Knowledge and application of PM processes

Knowledge and application of Financial Management

At least 2 years' experience as PM for Electric Power Delivery Projects

Ability to lead small teams

Basic understanding and application of contract commercial terms

Experience/knowledge of construction operations, power transmission & distribution design, financial acumen, and team-based management

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Thorough understanding of utility industry practices/standards, operations, and contract management with emphasis on power projects

Proficient understanding of CPM scheduling and associated software applications (Primavera and/or MS Project) is required

Proficient understanding of Project Controls

BS degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or the ability to attain within 2 years of employment

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood):
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at and , respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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