Posted 10 months ago
EPC Project Manager
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Leads EPC projects from concept to completion, coordinating engineering, procurement, and construction teams to deliver utility and substation projects safely, on time, and within budget.
About this role
EPC Project Manager
As an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Project Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex projects from concept through completion. You will oversee the engineering process by coordinating external design teams, managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful project delivery. Working closely with engineering, procurement, and field teams, you will facilitate decision-making, resolve project challenges, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality workmanship and customer requirements. Prior experience in general construction EPC, power utility EPC, or related construction activities involving substation, transmission, or utility scale power generation is preferred.
Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position.
- Oversee projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, procurement, construction support, and closeout.
- Review engineering milestones and packages for the project’s scope of work.
- Act as the primary contact with the client, utilities, vendors, and internal stake holders in delivery of the project.
- Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards according to corporate policies
- Organize project documents and drawings using designated software according to corporate policies
- Accurately forecast project costs, expenses, and utilization of resources
- Manage and direct subcontractors and material procurement
- Manage day-to-day administrative items such as, RFIs, submittals, contracts, etc.
- Lead project meetings both internally and with the customer, and assume responsibility to ensure all deliverables are achieved
- Participate in transitional meetings with Division Managers and/or estimating department to review plans and specifications to gain understanding of project
- Foster open communication and collaboration across project teams, co-workers, and supporting offices or divisions to achieve project objectives and deliverables.
- Implement lessons learned and strive for continuous improvement while embracing technology enhancements
- Perform project close out and cost reconciliation
- Coach and support project team members with tasks you assign them
- Maintain accountability for project execution and successful completion
Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of project management experience in the electrical construction industry
- Minimum of three years of experience in engineering project management. Specifically experience with the engineering process and design development
- Experience in utility design/engineering and direct management of utility substation and transmission construction projects is desired.
- Strong project management, scheduling, estimating and cost control skills
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Demonstrated understanding of civil, architectural, mechanical, and general construction techniques
- Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and communication skills.
- Strong planning, leadership and team building skills
- Proficient in the use of computerized systems and project management software – specifically MS Office, MS Project, Primavera (P6) and Accubid estimating software
- Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedures
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
- Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
Compensation:
The minimum and maximum annual salary that O’Connell Electric Company, Inc. believes in good faith to be accurate for this position at the time of this posting is between $145,000 to $175,000 annually.
It is important to O’Connell Electric that potential candidates for this position understand that compensation depends on numerous factors including the geographic location where the role will be performed, skills required, experience, complexity, travel, and market rate. O’Connell Electric aims to reward performance and attract top talent with competitive, fair pay and benefits. Please note that the top of the salary range represents exceptional, and/or senior-level positions, which meet all required qualifications. Actual offers take candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience into account.
Equal Opportunity:
O’Connell is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal non-discrimination laws. The Company will recruit, hire, train and promote all persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, citizenship or immigration status, military or veteran status, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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