Project Manager, Substation

About the position

As one of the nation's leading electric transmission line construction companies, MasTec Power Delivery is seeking a Project Manager to oversee high voltage utility projects. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safety, financial integrity, operational efficiency, and administrative functions of large-scale linear projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning and executing the entire project lifecycle, which includes developing procedures and practices based on customer and internal requirements, hiring and managing the project team, and coordinating with construction managers, schedulers, and subcontractors. This position requires extensive involvement and leadership, as the Project Manager will collaborate closely with utility customers to ensure the project's progress and success. The Project Manager will define and understand the project scope, identify deliverables, and assist in business development by defining project resource requirements. They will manage subcontractor bid packages, oversee project initiation, and ensure that project kick-off meetings are scheduled and executed effectively. During project execution, the Project Manager will develop and manage the project team, maintain project schedules, oversee labor and capital resources, and ensure that safety policies and procedures are adhered to. They will also be responsible for managing project budgets, approving subcontractor invoices, and communicating project updates to stakeholders. As the project nears completion, the Project Manager will handle all change order activities, verify material deliveries, ensure that all project documentation is complete, and achieve project file closure. This role requires a commitment to stringent industry safety regulations and the ability to measure, monitor, and report on project financials, including forecasts and cash flow. The Project Manager will also mentor Assistant Project Management resources and support business development initiatives as needed.

Responsibilities

• Define and understand project scope
• Identify and supply deliverables
• Assist Business development on defining project resource requirements; subcontractor or internal
• Responsible for subcontractor bid packages, communications and transmittals
• Responsible for pricing sheet assembly and completion
• Manage proposal schedule
• Understand complete project scope and contract
• Manage subcontractor selection, notification and possible re-pricing
• Schedule and execute project kick-off meetings with client and subcontractors
• Develop and manage project team, assigning and coordinating team member roles and responsibilities
• Develop and maintain project schedule, ensuring achievement of critical milestone dates
• Oversee the successful management of labor and capital resources
• Plan/Participate in weekly progress and strategic planning meetings between clients and project team members
• Maintain and control assigned project budgets and margins
• Responsible for subcontract invoice approval and client billing
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve project issues and/or concerns
• Assure safety policies, procedures, and standards are met, or exceeded
• Manage project scope by assuring changes and/or change orders are appropriately documented and executed
• Communicate and report project updates, metrics, and overall performance to Project Sponsors
• Oversee QA/QC of Engineering and Procurement deliverables as possible
• Complete all change order activity for both the client and subcontractors
• Verify all material has been delivered, invoicing complete and payments made
• Verify all project P.O.s are executed and closed-out
• Ensure testing and commissioning documentation is complete, reviewed and transmitted to client
• Complete engineering as-built drawings and drawing revisions and transmit to client
• Ensure all ECS project QA/QC documents are complete to include transfer of custody
• Complete final customer billing to include retention
• Achieve project file closure
• Create, manage, and report resource plans and performance data
• Measure, monitor, and report project financials including forecasts and cash flow
• Adhere to project deliverables and contractual obligations
• Analyze critical path, float, delays, and acceleration if required
• Document all project activities and communication
• Interpret contracts and resolve disputes
• Interface with client representatives regarding the project's progress and challenges
• Provide technical support for construction, including participation in construction planning
• Facilitate and coordinate project related conferences
• Support business development and other areas of Substation Services as directed
• Mentor Assistant Project Management resources

Requirements

• Prior experience with managing contracted work with Municipal and/or Investor Owned Utilities required
• Thorough understanding of utility industry practices/standards, operations, contract management with emphasis on power projects required
• EPC Project Management experience within Substation construction
• Proficient understanding of Project Controls, Earned Value Management and Risk Management desirable
• Extensive proficiency with Microsoft programs