We are VERDANTAS !
It is a rare opportunity to get to shape the evolution of a company emerging in the AEC industry. Our people do it every day. Be a part of building the next great comprehensive environmental, energy, water, and civil infrastructure consulting firm. Partner with your peers and leaders to make a lasting, positive impact on society through some unique projects affecting our clients and our communities.
We are seeking a Power & Utility Project Manager to lead and monitor design functions for various power clients and projects in the electric transmission, distribution, substation, and generation markets. The qualified candidate must be able to lead a project team through the conceptual, preliminary, final design, and construction phases of a project while building successful working relationships with clients and approval agencies.
Verdantas provides a collaborative and flexible work environment that promotes creativity and use of various engineering technologies (GIS, Drones, 3-D design, BIM/CIM modeling, & Digital As-Builts). Projects could include planning project extents (limits, permits, constructability, estimated costs, etc) and/or multi-discipline design (survey, environmental, and civil engineering) leadership and 3rd party project coordination. This position is hybrid and can be local to Wilkes-Barre or Bethlehem, PA.
Responsibilities:
Development of the project plan including project scope of work and WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) for complex multi-discipline based projects
Manage project execution including project scope, schedule, budget, and project resources including external vendors, consultants, and contractors
Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions to obstacles, and ensure client goals are achieved
Attend client meetings and communicate concerns and changes with the client in order to ensure a positive relationship and growth opportunities
Prepare preliminary designs and budgetary estimates
Lead the development of plans, specifications, studies, estimates, material lists, and other deliverables
Ensure team adherence to QA/QC program
Prepare technical reports and correspondence for project designs and studies
Drive safety initiatives
Responsible for operational efficiency including minimizing outstanding WIP and A/R by ensuring client milestones, budgets, and expectations are met
Assist in the preparation and/or monitoring of complex schedules to ensure the timely completion of the work
Engages in business development efforts and prepares responses to Requests for Proposals
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental, engineering management, or relevant discipline
5-10 years of experience with electricpower systems and/or industry practices
Proficiency with project management and financial analysis tools
Strong writing, documentation, communication, and leadership skills
A Professional Engineering License is required
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
Benefits:
Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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