Project Manager

Job ID
131818
Job Type
Direct Hire
Industry
Construction
Location
Houston, Texas, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Project Manager for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Houston, Texas.

Overview

The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of work related to distribution engineering, proactively grow client relationships into repeat business, and expand service offerings.

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including routing/siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, procurement, construction administration, and closeout.
  • Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships, and focus on repeat work within each client account.
  • Serve as primary point of contact with clients.
  • Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
  • Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
  • Own internal project financials, legal coordination, risk management, and change management.
  • Manage all aspects of project communication.
  • Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement project execution plans.
  • Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are provided to the client’s satisfaction and that projects follow internal QA/QC guidelines.
  • Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and matters requiring support.
  • Work with department managers for appropriate project staffing and support the development of the Distribution team by assisting with hiring, training, and mentoring.
  • Travel to clients and project locations is expected.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or related field from an accredited university.
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive Distribution engineering experience, including 3 or more years of experience managing engineering projects.
  • Completion of a master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

Requirements

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
  • Must have experience with the production of distribution design and construction documents.
  • Requires knowledge and experience working with the NESC code, as well as other industry codes and standards.
  • Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
  • Demonstrate prior success in project management.
  • Proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Previous consulting experience preferred.


We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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