Job DescriptionThe Project Manager III is responsible for on-time delivery of all assigned projects, ensuring quality workmanship to the client. Responsibility includes the efficient utilization of United Grid Solution resources to enhance the return on investment of these resources.The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver projects within defined scope, schedule, quality, and cost parameters acceptable to both the client and the company. The Project Manager III has full accountability for the overall operation of assigned projects/contracts, including employee safety and well-being, protection of company assets, stewardship of company funds, and representation of the company to clients.This role is expected to ensure projects are completed in compliance with contractual requirements, company standards, and regulatory obligations while maintaining and strengthening client relationships to support future business opportunities.The individual will work collaboratively with internal and external project managers, discipline engineers, procurement, project controls, finance personnel, and business development teams to ensure successful project performance.This role requires an appropriate combination of education, experience, technical expertise, and leadership capability commensurate with the project's financial risk and complexity.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is recommended.Among the incumbent's major responsibilities are the following:Semi-routine; majority of work covered by established procedures.Influences decisions of major nature. High degree of tact and diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will.May assist lower-level Project Manager or APM with their projects, as needed. Provides project-level oversight to assigned discipline leads.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Regular attendance is required.Required High school degree or GED.Required Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or other relevant discipline.Required Understanding of substation electrical engineering, transmission line engineering or project management experience in the energy industry.Preferred substation experience with substation system protections.Minimum of 12 Year(s) experience in engineering, construction, project controls, project management and/or procurement experience. Proven performance as a Project Manager on complex projects and demonstrated ability to serve as the highest-level project lead.Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent and to draw and interpret spreadsheets.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Excellent organizational and planning skillsDemonstrated negotiating and decision-making skillsDemonstrated skills in providing leadership, motivation, vision, and direction to project teamStrategic thinking and ability to identify business improvement opportunitiesCommunicate and work with senior managementDemonstrated skills in verbal/written communicationsDemonstrated management and business skillsHigh energy level with the ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environmentProven success in developing and maintaining relationshipsHigh commitment to achieving goals and plansAble to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.MS Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and Teams)Provide multi-disciplinary team leadershipBudget management and financial strategyStrong communication skills with Clients and Client team membersProactive approach to anticipate or offer support to Client needsThe physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Stand: 2/3 and more (Regularly)Walk: 2/3 and more (Regularly)Sit: 2/3 and more (Regularly)Talk or Hear: 2/3 and more (Regularly)Use Hands to Feel or Handle tools or controls: 2/3 and more (Regularly)Climb or balance: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or crawl: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)Reach with Hands and Arms: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)Up to 10 Pounds: 1/3 to 2/3Up to 25 Pounds: Up to 1/3Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)Peripheral visions (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eyes to bring an object into sharp focus)The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Wet, humid conditions (non-weather): Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)Work near moving mechanical parts: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)Work in high, precarious places: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)Fumes or airborne particles: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)Outdoor weather conditions: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)Extreme Heat (non-weather): Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)Risk of electrical shock: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)While performing this job, the noise level in the work environment is:Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters, and or computer printer, light traffic)This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.United Grid Solutions is an equal opportunity employerEOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/DisabledUnited Grid Solutions is a Non-Union Company