Project Manager

$250,000 - $250,000/Yr

Edg - Metairie, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Metairie, LA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Project Manager at EDG Inc. is responsible for overseeing Electric Utility Distribution Projects, leading a cross-functional team of Design and Construction Engineers from project initiation through to closeout. This role involves managing project budgets, interfacing with various client departments, and ensuring the successful execution of a portfolio of projects aimed at improving and maintaining electric utility distribution infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team in the execution of Distribution Projects from initiation to closeout.
• Manage project budgets and ensure adherence to financial constraints.
• Interface with other client departments to address project needs.
• Manage a program or portfolio of projects in a designated region.
• Communicate with state or regional management regarding specific project needs.
• Utilize client systems for cost and schedule reporting and management.
• Negotiate and manage contracts and contractors.
• Develop Project Scoping Plans, Project Charters, and Project Execution Plans.
• Provide weekly and monthly status reports to stakeholders.
• Maintain electronic central project files and documentation.
• Conduct lessons learned sessions at project completion and update the database.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of Project Management experience in Electric Utility, with less than Ten (10) years preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of PMBOK required.
• Familiarity with Primavera software (v6.0 or newer) and/or Microsoft Project (P6 preferred).
• Construction Management experience in Electrical, Civil, or Commercial required.
• Program Management experience preferred.
• MBA, Master's Degree, or other Graduate Level Degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience managing project budgets from $250k to $100m+.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams through project completion.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in municipal utility management.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite, especially MS Word and MS Excel.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities