Electric - Project Manager

JOB-2370
Onsite
Duration: 12 months
Responsibilities:
Summary
Manages the planning, estimating, permitting, schedule, budget, risk analysis, material procurement, agreements for land, engineering services, prepares projects for bid process and assists with contractor selection, monitors field construction, and in-service facilitation and project close-out, of both distribution and transmission electric projects. Works with Construction Management to ensure standards are followed to provide safe and reliable service to customers in an efficient, economical manner. Collaborates and strategizes with peers within NiSource companies and in industry to ensure cost effective project management that heightens the customer experience. Communicates both written and verbally with peers and leadership to provide updates and concerns.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Establishes effective scope, schedule, and cost baselines and drives change management to measure progress against plans and identifies when corrective actions are needed
- Works with Construction Management to provide safe, efficient, quality construction that complies with policies, practices, procedures and standards
- Collaboration between project managers, construction management, engineers, environmental, supply chain, and other project stakeholders, holding them accountable
- Completes construction projects that exceeds customer expectations and meets all established project requirements
- Promotes relationships with external municipalities and local authorities
- Understanding and management of project contracts
- Ensures timely and accurate schedule updates and invoicing
- Effective team relationships throughout field and office
- Project success is based on the ability to complete all projects in a safe, reliable, efficient manner, within the authorized budget, on time and with no significant environmental/regulatory notices, violations, or citations
- Monitors and communicates progress of projects related to baselined schedule/milestones, forecasted/approved spends, project status updates, material management, and land services requirements
- Constant monitoring and evaluation of project risks

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications for Position
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or other related field of study
- 5+ years’ experience managing electrical and controls construction related projects
- 3+ years’ experience working with project budgets and schedules
- Valid Driver’s License
- Travel Percentage: 20 - 40%
Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Knowledge of electric system design and operations including construction and contract management
- Proficiency with personal computers, construction scheduling software, Microsoft Excel, Power Point Presentations, and other computer software related to construction project management
Disclaimer
This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position

The base pay range for this role is $36.59 - $71.11.
MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.

MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.