Wed love to have you join our team as a Director of Project Management in Covington LA.
Company Overview:
Ampirical has been committed to improving and strengthening the power grid since the companys inception. Just as an ampere is the base unit for electric current Ampirical takes pride in being on the leadingedge of innovation and technology allowing our industry to flow forward in a positive direction.
We show gratitude for our customers and uplift our team members who make it all happen. We embrace challenging - yet rewarding - work and we invest in our people every step along the way.
Working at Ampirical is a career not just a job. Please enjoythis video about our culture.
Job Summary:
The Program Manager strategizes implements and maintains program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives. Develops program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement. Maintains organizational standards of satisfaction quality and performance. Oversee multiple project teams ensuring program goals are reached. Manage budget and resources for maximum productivity.
What we Offer:
We offer a highly competitive compensation & benefits package for all full-time employees. You can review all of the details of our benefits package here. Below are some highlights.
- Medical Dental and Vision effective your 1st day of employment
- 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting)
- 120 hours (about 15 days) of paid time off (PTO)
- 10 paid holiday days
- Flexible work schedule (every other Friday off)
- Opportunity for advancement and career growth
- Employer-sponsored Life Insurance short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
- Gym Membership Stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Pet Insurance
Who You Are:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Civil Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management
- in the absence of a bachelors degree 20 years of related work experience in utility design and/or utility experience and/or utility project Management
- Fifteen (15) years of experience as a Project Manager in multi-discipline EPC projects in the utility or industrial industries.
- Demonstrated knowledge of utility engineering practices with an emphasis on transmission and substation design; critical path method scheduling; work breakdown structure; utility accounting practices; economic analysis; company policies rules and regulations; construction methods; contract administration; equipment specifications; property rights; and local state and federal permitting.
- Advanced organizational skills required to oversee multiple Project Managers executing complex transmission substation & distribution projects ensuring safety cost schedule scope and quality is met.
- Advanced interpersonal skills to lead motivate and mentor Project Managers.
- Excellent Communication at multiple organizational levels
- Managing Deadlines and Budgets
- Excellent computer system skills (Excel Word PowerPoint etc.) for cost and schedule reporting
- Primavera P6/MS Projects experience required
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work closely with project sponsors cross-functional teams and assigned project managers to develop the scope deliverables required resources work plan budget and timing for new projects programs and client initiatives.
- Develops programs and plans for project managers to manage existing accounts. Develop a business development mentality relationship management with our existing client base.
- Manage program and project teams for optimal return on investment and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives.
- Identify key requirements for cross-functional teams and external vendors.
- Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
- Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department.
- Analyze evaluate and overcome program risks and produce program reports for managers and stakeholders.
- Hire Train and Mentor Project Managers.
- Develop Training and Developmental Plans for Project Managers.
- Lead Process Development and Implementation.
- Reviews and approves the development of project plans including project scope cost estimates schedule and cash flow. Project plans will also include consideration for safety environment land use regulation communication procurement reliability quality and risk.
- Reviews and Approves Subcontract Contracts and Change Orders.
- Monitors the project including safety scope cost schedule cash flow quality and risk.
- Oversees the development of project proposals bid preparation project schedules bill of materials etc.
- Perform quality reviews of Project Management Products and Process.
- Any and all other related tasks assigned by supervisor.
Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices: Age sex color race creed national origin religion or religious attire marital status pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions) citizenship status or amnesty ancestry sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status physical or mental disability military or veteran status genetic information sickle-cell trait status as a tobacco user or non-user or any other classification protected by federal state or local law.
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Required Experience:
Director