Senior Project Manager
Why join us?
We are hiring! We are looking for a Senior Project Manager / Project Manager to join our team.
SNC-Lavalin, one of the top 100 engineering firms in the world, has an opportunity in our US Power, Grid & Industrial Solutions Division for a Project Manager, reporting to our Operations Manager and supporting work scopes through our Portland ME, Boston MA or Exton, PA office, with the possibility of remote work.
The Project Manager will lead and support all facets of project planning and execution activities related to Transmission and Distribution Engineering Services projects. Applicants should have Electric Power Utility – Transmission and Distribution experience.
The position will manage and lead multi-disciplined projects and is directly accountable for the teams’ ability to meet projected deliveries and to stay within budget on all projects and solutions.
Responsible for the overall project management, including planning, scheduling, resource management, stakeholder management, budgeting and for establishing and meeting critical project objectives.
Successful candidate will demonstrate leadership, creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
How will you contribute to the team?
- Provide leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
- Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to delivery of one or major or several minor initiatives simultaneously.
- Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly support the business’ strategic objectives.
- Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards.
- Set and continually manage project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirement documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, and key stakeholders.
- Work creatively and analytically in problem solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
- Prepare estimates and detailed project plans for all phases of projects.
- Manage the day-to-day activities and resources and chair project management meetings.
- Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership.
- Understand the interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs
- Monitor, track, and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables.
- Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project and program teams.
- Support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Research best practices within and outside the organization to establish benchmark data and use continuous improvement to achieve results.
- Other duties as assigned.
What will you contribute?
- Minimum of 10 years' relevant project management experience in the Power industry.
- Minimum of 15 years' relevant/applicable industry experience.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in Transmission & Distribution projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across, and down multiple levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
- Build and maintain relationships by engaging business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus, and achieve objectives.
- Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands.
- Technically competent with various software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), Microsoft Projects, ProjectWise.
What we offer at SNC-Lavalin:
At SNC-Lavalin, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits:
- Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
- Competitive salary
- Motivational financial package & flexible benefits
- Group Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities
Note: Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
You think that a career in our team could match your profile, submit your application online now!
Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a global fully integrated professional services and project management company and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices around the world, SNC-Lavalin's employees are proud to build what matters. Our teams provide comprehensive end-to-end project solutions – including capital investment, consulting, design, engineering, construction, sustaining capital and operations and maintenance – to clients in oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure, and power. On July 3, 2017, SNC-Lavalin acquired Atkins, one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. http://www.snclavalin.com.
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