Project Manager - Power

We are adding an experienced Project Manager for our Field Service Power Distribution Team. This position can be based near one of our 30+ locations across the United States. We offer highly competitive plus overtime, full benefits, and much more.

As a Project Manager you will focus on the successful management and execution of projects, focusing on Scope, Cost, Materials, Schedule, Safety and Quality of execution of Transformer services. Reporting to the Technical Manager Transformers, you will be accountable to work independently - coordinating and leading project teams; ultimately creating superior client experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following areas:

Service Scope
* Managing Scope, Cost, Materials and Schedule of preventative maintenance projects and programs for public and private facilities
* Participating in final bid reviews and project execution schedules/methodologies
* Working with scheduling to ensure on time completion of projects Client Development
* Foster Client relationships through daily interaction and scope development
* Identify additional opportunities for the Client and communicate them to the Sales Team
* Assist Sales team with preparing project estimates
* Facilitate clarifications - when required Job Execution
* Continuous interaction with the Client
* Effectively work with the project coordination group, work with the technical leads designated to the respective project(s)
* Coordinate work orders with Client Operations and Maintenance crews
* Coordinate work for larger crews during maintenance turnarounds
* Work with the Client's planners to optimize and improve work orders where possible
* Provide project status updates to Management and Sales
* Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding milestone achievements (or deviations) pertaining to, scope, cost, schedule, opportunities, safety and quality etc.
* Escalate awareness of issues and concerns on projects within a timely manner to the Operations and Technical transformer

Managers.
* Develop project / site strategy and execution schedule
* Ensure leadership in safety excellence is demonstrated onsite
* Responsible for site quality documentation and document reviews
* Responsible for the safety of yourself and crew members on customer sites
* Ensure scheduled work is completed in accordance with the agreed Scope, Cost and Schedule per Client work orders
* Ensure documentation is completed, compiled and filed in accordance with client procedures - including management reports and daily/weekly/monthly reports as per client requirements
* Maintain, mitigate and manage project risks and associated documentation Reporting
* Ensure completion and submission of all documents
* Ensure Client drawings are accurate and up to date for applicable scopes
* Complete technical reviews
* Manage Change Log, Change Orders, RFI's and project reporting
* Support invoicing by ensuring Labor, Equipment and Material usage is tracked and approved Job Follow-up
* Provide feedback to Operations and Technical Transformer Manager's on project execution and employee performance onsite

Leadership
* Integrate employees into projects in a safe manner
* Lead, mentor and develop employees Safety
* Ensure all safety policies are always adhered to
* Participate in safety meetings and present 1-2 monthly topics
* Be known as a SBS safety leader on all facilities
* Manage HSEQ reporting in accordance with company and client policies (Near Miss, Incident reports, for example)

Education

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree in electrical technology or related field preferred.
• Equivalent of 7+ years of hands-on experience in transformer services may substitute for formal education.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a coordinator or project manager or lead technician or supervisor in field service operations, preferably in the electrical or transformer industry.
• Extensive hands-on experience (5+ years) in transformer installation, testing, maintenance, and repair preferred.
• Proven ability to lead crews and manage job sites effectively.