Principal Project Manager

The Principal Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and integrating activities across multiple functional lines. Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget while making sure the engineering, procurement and construction milestones of a project are met

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages stakeholders and multiple project teams
• Acts as a coach and mentor
• Coaches, develops, and manages other Project Managers for associated complex projects
• Manage finances, cost engineering, scheduling, environmental considerations, regulatory agency requirements, labor problems, public and client relations, employee relations and changing laws
• Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements
• Provide project status updates to the Program Manager and the customer’s manager of project management
• Identify and obtain project team resources
• Responsible and accountable for overall project performance including, scope, quality, schedule, innovation for the most complex and high-risk projects
• Serve as the primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues
• Review contractor’s invoices for accuracy and completeness
• Lead regularly scheduled, detailed project presentations
• Ensure a good working relationship between the project manager, line managers, and those employees assigned to the project
• Ensure project costs are managed, including development of recovery plan to stay within budget limits
• Ensure project team members understand their respective responsibilities
• Coach and lead team members to ensure that they can complete task plans, spending plans, and communication plans

Education

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredit university

Experience

• Must have PMP or be willing to obtain PMP within 24 months
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in electrical utilities construction project management
• Must have knowledge and experience in electric substation and transmission construction projects
• Must be able to coordinate work scope with multiple work groups or contractors
• Proficient users of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of OSHA safety policies
• Knowledge of project management concepts and principles
• Experience administering large dollar projects is required
• Previous supervisory experience is required

Soft Skills

• Must possess good written and oral communications skills and have proven analytical experience
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Superior time management skills; must be able to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to think analytically, apply sound judgement, and solve problems
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff
• Able to demonstrate business acumen and communicate effectively across multiple levels, both internally and externally

Physical Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Anser Advisory hiring Requirements
• Employees must complete a background investigation and successfully complete drug screenings