Project Manager - Power Delivery in Lombard

Job Description Interface with electrical utility client engineering representatives as well as multiple engineering disciplines and project management staff within the Valdes A&E organization. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all technical documents are developed within the framework of Valdes A&E's Quality Management procedures. Maintain good business relationships with key client contacts throughout the project. May visit or work on job site as required for exchange of information.

Responsibilities

Strong knowledge of managing utility distribution design projects with the capability and initiative to perform the required tasks while mentoring a staff

Ability to plan, estimate budget, coordinate, and supervise engineering activities for smaller projects with good supervision

Ability to assist in proposal preparation

Develop and maintain the project schedules with little supervision

Work independently on multiple projects with multiple clients

Ability to keep projects on schedule; ensure quality and execution of projects under close guidance of a Project Manager

Direct, coordinate, and manage all aspects of a project

Capable of executing multiple small project-simultaneously or one large multi-discipline project under the guidance of a Project Manager

Participate in all required safety activities

Promote safety in all aspects of the project

All other duties as assigned

Technical Competencies

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Good knowledge of all engineering disciplines, substation design principals, industry standards.

Leadership skills such as conflict resolution, risk evaluation, mentoring and steadiness

Creativeness in providing new solutions to problems

Possesses an eye for detail, but knows when to delegate and follow up to get the work done

Expertise in Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project and Primavera are pluses

Professional registration desired

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in electrical or civil/structural engineering

7-10 years of distribution engineering and design experience

Knowledge of industry, regulatory standards and design criteria

4+ years supervisory experience desired

Eligibility to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

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