Utilities Project Manager SUE

UTILITIES PROJECT MANAGER

Westwood Professional Services Inc.

Westwood Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Utilities Project Manager to join our team. The Utilities Project Manager will supportthe overall direction coordination implementation quality assurance/quality control and completion of professional survey/utility locating services. Additionally the role includes training and mentoring of junior staff client satisfaction and business development under the direction of the Survey and Market Leaders within the Renewables and Power Division.

Evaluates various scopes of work and creates budgets and proposal scope language based on client requirements.
Effectively manages project teams tasks schedules and resource requirements.
Manages project budget and analyzes project profitability revenue margins billing rates and utilization.
Evaluates team and individual performance and provides feedback to the Service Leader.
Conducts meetings with project team to evaluate and coordinate the project.
Stays current on servicespecific trends technology software hardware and equipment.
Drives value based on innovation and crosssells other Westwood services based on client needs.
Works with the Survey Manager to establish implement monitor and maintain procedures and quality standards for the survey group.
Ensures that survey work products have a consistent appearance across the survey team and are delivered efficiently.
Works with Survey Manager and Market Leaders on staffing utilization and workload as it relates to survey.
Works with the Division Survey Leaders and Market Leaders to grow Westwoods local and national survey presence with a focus on developing strategic pursuits of large survey projects.
Supports office and marketbased business development by providing technical expertise and generating revenue.
Builds maintains and grows a strong culture for survey that aligns with the divisions goals objectives and strategies and Westwoods core values.
Ensures division regional and company values policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
Leads by example displays solid judgment good values trust honesty openness and professionalism.
Provides daytoday guidance and mentoring to project team staff as needed.
Handle multiple priorities and projects well.
Consistently exercises independent judgment and demonstrates critical thinking skills.

5plus years of experience in the surveying and/or private utility locating industry.
Previous experience in AutoCAD
Must have a strong understanding of all aspects of the Surveying profession.
Must have a strong background in project management.
Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Proven leadership and supervisory skills.

At Westwood our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid design resilient infrastructure and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation we stand at the forefront of our industry dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts retains and develops high performers. Our team values relationships innovation dedication initiative and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative One Team mentality yields superior outcomes
in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients success driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety sustainability and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and givingback initiatives we enrich the lives of those we serve engage others within our industry and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2024 Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40 respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industrys top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in awardwinning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.