Interface with electrical utility client engineering representatives as well as multiple engineering disciplines and project management staff within the Valdes A&E organization. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all technical documents are developed within the framework of Valdes A&E's Quality Management procedures. Maintain good business relationships with key client contacts throughout the project. May visit or work on job site as required for exchange of information.
Responsibilities
Strong knowledge of managing utility distribution design projects with the capability and initiative to perform the required tasks while mentoring a staff
Ability to plan, estimate budget, coordinate, and supervise engineering activities for smaller projects with good supervision
Ability to assist in proposal preparation
Develop and maintain the project schedules with little supervision
Work independently on multiple projects with multiple clients
Ability to keep projects on schedule; ensure quality and execution of projects under close guidance of a Project Manager
Direct, coordinate, and manage all aspects of a project
Capable of executing multiple small project-simultaneously or one large multi-discipline project under the guidance of a Project Manager
Participate in all required safety activities
Promote safety in all aspects of the project
All other duties as assigned
Technical Competencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good knowledge of all engineering disciplines, substation design principals, industry standards.
Leadership skills such as conflict resolution, risk evaluation, mentoring and steadiness
Creativeness in providing new solutions to problems
Possesses an eye for detail, but knows when to delegate and follow up to get the work done
Expertise in Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project and Primavera are pluses
Professional registration desired
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in electrical or civil/structural engineering
7-10 years of distribution engineering and design experience
Knowledge of industry, regulatory standards and design criteria
4+ years supervisory experience desired
Eligibility to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.
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