Project Manager

Illinois  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Responsibilities:

Manage the scope, schedule, budget and safety performance of multiple construction projects and programs.
Lead project teams through business case/capital approval process, development and execution of project plans and project closeout. These projects have budgets that will typically range from $1 million to $60 million.
Manage high profile non-construction projects with direct accountability for project execution while leading a team to accomplish project objectives within a given time frame and with limited resources.
May be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
Manages large and/or highly complex and often unique projects requiring application of established project management principles and techniques. Directly accountable to deliver project on time and at or below budget.
Key interface for external customer work involving transmission and substation projects including presentation of billable costs to the customer and negotiating schedules.
Collaborate with other project managers, work management, and functional managers to assure optimal utilization of resources.
Primary communicator with the project sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues including executive level presentations.
Acquire and manage contract resources by participating in the contractor selection process, prepare contact requisitions, approve change orders and contract payment authorizations and evaluate contractor performance.
Acquire zoning variations and permits for large projects by presenting project details to city zoning boards and public hearings.
Lead and coach team members to improve performance and meet or exceed expectations. Mentor less experienced colleagues.
Perform backup role for Manager.
Project Management.

SKILLS:

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
8 - 10 years of experience in project management
In lieu of bachelor's degree, at least 12 years project management experience is required.

At least 5 years of management/supervisory experience, or demonstrated proficiency and experience managing large, complex projects using project management techniques including:
- Planning and Control (product/work breakdown structures, critical path analysis, scope control techniques)
- Issue and Risk Management (identification, assessment and management of project risks including contingency plans)
- Project Management Tools (methods and techniques for planning, scheduling, resource balancing, monitoring cost)
- Business Case Development (cost/benefit evaluations including net present value analysis)
- Progress Reporting (cost/schedule curves, project status report, earned value analysis)
- Proven leadership ability in a high performance culture.
- Demonstrated ability to build consensus, communicate effectively, engage others in the required processes, and hold people accountable.

Preferred:

Advanced technical degree/MBA or Project Management Certification (PMP)
Professional Engineer License
Start date
n.a
From
Synectics
Published at
21.11.2014
Project ID:
811660
Contract type
Freelance
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