Utility Project Manager - Utilitra

About Our Company

Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions. We offer design, construction, and metering services to utilities, and supply businesses and municipalities with robust technology services through our team of IT professionals. Our ability to integrate distinct specialties gives customers the opportunity to work with a coordinated team for the design and maintenance of their infrastructure.

Utilitra has been recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as a Best Places to Work finalist, one of St. Louis' 50 Fastest Growing Companies, and one of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses. We were also recognized by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the area's Top Work Places.

Job Summary

The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for successful execution of utility scale projects throughout the entire project lifecycle. Projects are construction based and most often utilize a traditional project management (TPM) approach. This position reports to Utilitra's engineering manager but will be utilized to augment and support Utilitra's clients. It is expected that such support be rendered in a positive and engaging manner that encourages all personnel to be their best. Among the most critical leadership behaviors associates with this position are the following:

• Ensure team delivers results that address specific business needs and customer preferences.
• Remove obstacles in order to effectively execute on established goals.
• Build proactive and effective relationships.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with client processes and procedures.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Champion a culture of safety.
• Manage several projects though a typical lifecycle from initiation to closeout. Projects range from $100k to > $7MM and have lifecycles ranging from several months to multi-years.
• Develop execution plans and documentation that supports the project deliverables and seek project authorization from the client's leadership team up to and including the board of directors.
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling key project performance metrics, and providing regular updates to the client.
• Lead a team of stakeholders in executing utility scale projects.
• Oversee the activities of various support organizations to drive results.
• Manage compliance efforts including compliance with client policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the project team in the development and planning processes including project conceptualization, requirements, objectives, goals, schedules, budgets, alternatives, material and services procurement, and other resources.
• Serve as the primary project authority.
• Assure that project scopes, costs, and schedules are predictable, accurate, tracked, and reported.
• Ensure that the project follows all applicable processes and procedures.
• Actively participate in co-worker engagement, and support safety, diversity, continuous improvement efforts.
• Travel to clients' site up to 10% of the time may be required. Travel is usually local, and not overnight.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering or construction management from an accredited college or university required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other project management certification required.
• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience required.
• Team lead or other supervisory experience preferred.
• Electric and Gas Utility Design / Construction Experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of project management processes required including:
  • Proficient business skills in project planning, cost management, procurement practices, and negotiation.
  • Effective analysis and problem solving capability.
  • Effective team builder and collaborator.
  • Professional judgement and excellent communication skills.
  • High expectation of project success.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Primavera or other scheduling software appreciated.

Company Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance (medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance are provided)
• 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
• Paid holiday & vacation time
• Educational assistance
• Various discount programs