Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Conshohocken, PA

Onsite Flexibility

Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Right to Hire
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $60.00 $80.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: 1 2 days per week to Allentown, PA (local travel)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Project Manager (Transmission) will lead and motivate a team in the day-to-day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, risk, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations/management, field staff and other duties required to execute Design-Only, Engineer Procure Construct (EPC), Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects. The Project Manager leads projects from inception to completion and may perform the role of EPC Project Manager or Program Manager, as well as provide guidance to others performing these roles as required by the specific project. The Project Manager is responsible for overall project execution and successful completion of projects on time and within budget. This is a client-facing role where culture fit is important, and the position is not a field role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance of all aspects of multi-discipline engineering projects from concept to completion, including overall safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations.
• Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Manage all aspects of project communication.
• Lead the Project Management team in administering request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and scope of work documents.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support, and schedule attainment.
• Manage the review, negotiation, approval, and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Risk Department as required.
• Manage and approve internal and external reports, providing detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals to client(s) and Global Practice leadership as required.
• Manage project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.
• Monitor progress on projects and provide input into areas of concern and direction or redirection to enhance achievement of project schedules, productivity of goals, budgets, quality, and overall profitability of the project.
• Responsible for managing contract closeout activities.
• Responsible for generating new business revenue by developing new client relationships or leveraging existing client relationships.
• Adhere to safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the safety and health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Participate in and attend industry-associated conferences and/or committees.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Prior experience on construction projects in the utility industry (transmission experience is required distribution experience alone is not sufficient)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment; ability to work overtime on short notice
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field required

Required Experience

• 5 years of applicable experience in engineering, construction management, or a related field
• Prior experience on construction projects in the utility industry with transmission experience required

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading infrastructure engineering and utilities firm delivering large-scale transmission and distribution (T&D) grid projects across the United States. With a history spanning well over a century and a workforce of thousands of engineers, project managers, project controls specialists, and supply chain professionals, the organization manages multi-million dollar procurement portfolios and complex EPC programs for major utility owners nationwide. Their teams include project managers, project controls specialists, staff purchasers, and supply chain managers who collaborate on critical grid infrastructure initiatives in a client-facing, onsite project environment.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-16873

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