Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager in the field of Electric Utilities to join their Project Management Team in a remote work role based in Eastern Pennsylvania. The role involves managing various project activities from inception to closeout, primarily focusing on Electrical Distribution projects.
Responsibilities
- At all times, work with team members to ensure complete compliance with all safety procedures at site. Report safety compliance issues and safety incidents to Orbital and client supervision. Work with team member / crew supervision to stop unsafe activities
- Drive project tasks to completion. Project Manager is expected to learn the regular responsibilities of the role and complete tasks in a timely manner as required based on project stage at his/her own discretion. Individual should be self-motivated and willing to take responsibility for all tasks
- Host and/or attend regularly scheduled project meetings to maintain working knowledge of project status and gather information needed to complete required tasks. Project Manager will be responsible for tasks ranging from monitoring schedule for adherence to managing material orders to completing regular project checklists to tracking project as-builts, and so on
- Project Manager will be expected to participate in on-site field walkdowns and must be willing and able to contribute to project goals/objectives in a group setting
- Project Manager will be expected to provide input to improve processes/procedures as appropriate to maximize efficiency and performance of the Project Team as a cohesive unit
- In general, occasionally climb ladders and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Demonstrate ability in daily task planning, strategic task planning, as well as understanding of determining priorities amongst multiple projects
- Willing to ask questions and seek training required to execute and supplement knowledge required to properly execute tasks
- Will be expected to learn and use multiple software systems as required
Skills
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- 8-10 Years Project Management Experience
- Experience in Electric Utilities
- Must exhibit strong written and verbal communication capabilities
- Must exhibit ability to perform financial planning and forecasting
- Must be competent in basic computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe)
- Must be competent in scheduling software (P6) and provide schedule updates as required
- Must be organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented
- Must be able to work well in a group setting and manage simultaneous tasks
- Must be willing to travel as needed. Travel and lodging costs are reimbursable
- Must possess a valid driver's license and personal vehicle to frequent construction sites
- This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment
- Experience with PennDOT permitting
Benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- A 401(k)-retirement savings plan
- Supplemental insurance options
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability coverage
- A generous paid time off program
- Travel and lodging costs are reimbursable
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