Job Information
Westwood Professional Services, Inc Power Delivery Project Manager in Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Power Delivery Project Manager Job Locations
US-PA-Lansdale ID
2024-5508 Category Project Management
2nd Category Business Development
Position Type Regular
Division Power
Overview
Power Delivery Project Manager - Lansdale, PA Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Power Delivery Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of work related to the new or rebuilding of overhead transmission lines. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the overall project scope, schedule, cost, and risk management and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and any other project stakeholder. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manages overall project performance (quality, scope, schedule, cost, communication, resource issues, risks, and customer satisfaction), utilizing the resources of team members Serves as single-point-of-contact by establishing, maintaining, and managing customer, subcontractor, and joint venture partner's expectations (where applicable) relating to project performance Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations Reports project status and performance data as required to management, project sponsors, and other stakeholders Plans, monitors, and controls the project throughout its life cycle (bid, contract award, engineering/design, procurement, construction, closeout) Work closely with the project team to confirm deliverables and services are being provided to the client's satisfaction At any given time, could be involved in a combination of: Managing a significant project Mentoring others. (Based on PMI's PMBOK) Assist in marketing and business development activities Assist in engineering changes to the project plans Setting Standards for Project Execution (Checklists, Flowcharts, etc.)
Required Experience (Text Only)
- Knowledge of Transmission, Distribution, and/or Substation Projects
- Knowledge and application of PM processes
- Knowledge and application of Financial Management
- At least 2 years' experience as PM for Electric Power Delivery Projects
- Ability to lead small teams
- Basic understanding and application of contract commercial terms
- Experience/knowledge of construction operations, power transmission & distribution design, financial acumen, and team-based management
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Thorough understanding of utility industry practices/standards, operations, and contract management with emphasis on power projects
- Proficient understanding of CPM scheduling and associated software applications (Primavera and/or MS Project) is required
- Proficient understanding of Project Controls
- BS degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or the ability to attain within 2 years of employment
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)
Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that serves wind, solar, battery storage, EV, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from over 25 offices across the U.S.
In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry top 5 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.