Project Manager (General) NJ at TalentBurst
Morristown, NJ 07960
About the Job
Job Title: Project Manager (General)
Duration: 12 Months contract with possible extension
Location: Morristown, NJ
Project Manager (General)
Client has an immediate need for Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers to support a program of transmission line, substation, and communications construction projects across Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia/Maryland
This Program has been in progress for 10 years and has a runway of another 5+ years
This is a program where project managers can work on challenging and increasingly complex project assignments no matter your level of experience.
The Project Manager will report directly to the Lead Project Manager and is responsible for cost management of the individual projects, the successful completion of the projects within the specified dates and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and any other project stakeholders.
Requirements:
Role Requirements:
Project Office Location:
Candidates for this position must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field from an accredited curriculum
Minimum of five (5) years of high voltage transmission line or substation construction project management experience, including management of cost and schedule.
Must have detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines
Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contacts on project-related matters
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus but not mandatory.
Ability to travel (projects are within 1-3 hr radius from reporting location)
Valid driver's license required
In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
Role Requirements:
Substation – complete substation rebuild & conversion projects (ring bus, breaker & a half, double-breaker)
Terminal upgrades including breakers, relays, and other physical equipment
Some relay-only or equipment-only replacements
Voltages: 34.5kV-500kV
Transmission Line – complete line rebuilds, line rehabs, line switch replacements, customer connections.
Voltages: 46kV-138kV
Communications projects: Replacement of RTUS, cell antennas, microwave towers
Installation of MPLS, ADSS & OPGW fiber builds
New Transmission Customer connections and Generator interconnections (solar, onshore & offshore wind)
Distribution – Circuit rebuilds, pole replacements, reclosers, tripsavers, URDs, upsizing existing lines, customer connections, Co-Op driven projects
Project budgets range from Small ($250k-$1M), Medium $2M-5M to large ($5M-$50M)
90% of projects are in a brownfield environment – usually reconfiguring existing substations to new configurations, or rebuilding transmission lines to higher capacities.
Project Manager Responsibilities:
Each PM manages 10-20 projects from inception to completion
Vet the initial scope received and develop a project work plan with Engineering & Client Stakeholders
Develop outage requests and sequenced work plans with SME's & Client contractor partners
Work with Engineering to facilitate major and minor material equipment procurement
Coordinate environmental and non-environmental permitting review and submittal
Develop RFP packages for construction bid events, including written scopes of work, baseline schedules, and permitting packages
Evaluate contractor bids and recommend award to Client.
Facilitate Pre-Construction and regular progress meetings
Drive schedule and project progress during construction, oftentimes on-site
Complete pre-energization & closeout activities during project completion.
Develop rapport with construction team through on-site meetings and regular meetings/phone calls
Meet regularly with Scheduler to update & maintain detailed P6 project schedules
Maintain and be accountable for project budget and financial forecast updates.
Update financial forecasts and track accruals monthly
Navigate client computer programs for financial updates, contract management, and project documentation
Report regularly to the Lead Project Manager and Client on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring home office support
Maintain clear lines of communication and relationships between project site, project office and clients.
80/20 office field
Candidates for this position must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field from an accredited curriculum
Minimum of five (5) years of high voltage transmission line or substation construction project management experience, including management of cost and schedule.
Must have detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines
Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contacts on project-related matters
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus but not mandatory.
Ability to travel (projects are within 1-3 hr radius from reporting location)
Valid driver's license required
In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
#TB_EN
Duration: 12 Months contract with possible extension
Location: Morristown, NJ
Project Manager (General)
This Program has been in progress for 10 years and has a runway of another 5+ years
This is a program where project managers can work on challenging and increasingly complex project assignments no matter your level of experience.
Requirements:
Role Requirements:
Project Office Location:
Candidates for this position must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field from an accredited curriculum
Minimum of five (5) years of high voltage transmission line or substation construction project management experience, including management of cost and schedule.
Must have detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines
Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contacts on project-related matters
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus but not mandatory.
Ability to travel (projects are within 1-3 hr radius from reporting location)
Valid driver's license required
In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
Role Requirements:
Terminal upgrades including breakers, relays, and other physical equipment
Some relay-only or equipment-only replacements
Installation of MPLS, ADSS & OPGW fiber builds
Project Manager Responsibilities:
Evaluate contractor bids and recommend award to Client.
Minimum of five (5) years of high voltage transmission line or substation construction project management experience, including management of cost and schedule.
Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contacts on project-related matters
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus but not mandatory.
In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
#TB_EN
