Project Manager - Electric Utilities - St Louis

Project Manager Electric Utilities St. Louis

Working with our business partners to create improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering inspection and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships personal accountability innovation and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Orbital is seeking a Project Manager in the field of Electric Utilities to join a Project Management Team based out of our St. Louis MO location. The role will entail performing various project management processes/activities through all stages from project inception through closeout. Project types primarily include Transmission substation and line projects (greenfield brownfield rebuilds/expansions equipment/asset replacements/upgrades etc. throughout Missouri and Illinois.

Intermittent travel will be required for onsite project meetings Monday through Friday as dictated by project schedules. Work from home capability will be dependent on candidate experience and candidate preference.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• At all times work with team members to ensure complete compliance with all safety procedures at site. Report safety compliance issues and safety incidents to Orbital and client supervision. Work with team member / crew supervision to stop unsafe activities.
• Drive project tasks to completion. Project Manager is expected to learn the regular responsibilities of the role and complete tasks in a timely manner as required based on project stage at his/her own discretion. Individual should be selfmotivated and willing to take responsibility for all tasks.
• Host and/or attend regularly scheduled project meetings to maintain working knowledge of project status and gather information needed to complete required tasks. Project Manager will be responsible for tasks ranging from monitoring schedule for adherence to managing material orders to completing regular project checklists to tracking project asbuilts and so on.
• Project Manager will be expected to participate in onsite field walkdowns and must be willing and able to contribute to project goals/objectives in a group setting.
• Project Manager will be expected to provide input to improve processes/procedures as appropriate to maximize efficiency and performance of the Project Team as a cohesive unit.
• In general occasionally climb ladders and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrate ability in daily task planning strategic task planning as well as understanding of determining priorities amongst multiple projects
• Willing to ask questions and seek training required to execute and supplement knowledge required to properly execute tasks
• Will be expected to learn and use multiple software systems as required

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in a Related Field
• 810 Years Project Management Experience
• Experience in Electric Utility Transmission and Distribution
• Must exhibit strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Must exhibit ability to perform financial planning and forecasting
• Must be competent in basic computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe).
• Must be competent in scheduling software (P6 and provide schedule updates as required.
• Must be organized selfmotivated and detail oriented.
• Must be able to work well in a group setting and manage simultaneous tasks.
• Must be willing to travel as needed. Travel and lodging costs are reimbursable.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and personal vehicle to frequent construction sites.
• This position requires the ability to pass a postoffer drug (including and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Orbital Engineering Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality responsiveness and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary career advancement opportunities and an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision prescription drug 401(k) and supplemental insurance.

Orbital Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA/MFVD. Orbital Engineering Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

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