[Remote] Project Manager (IP Network Specialist)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TRC Companies, Inc. is a leader in providing innovative solutions in engineering and technology. They are seeking a Project Manager (IP Network Specialist) to oversee the planning, execution, and completion of capital projects related to Telecom facilities, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Managing $100M-$200M portfolio of projects
• Manage up to 15 contractors and coordinate with over 50 resources indirectly
• Safety Oriented ensuring safe work and safety of everyone
• Ensure contract policies & practices are followed to; ensure the Company achieves the accepted intent of agreements, have methods to manage change/exceptions and properly protects the Company from failure risks
• Apply Project Learning's, as well as monitor and collect external information on construction management, best practices and technologies creating a library of knowledge to be applied in opportunities that arise
• Ensure the Project Execution Model is applied and supported (preliminary assessment, feasibility, detailed development and execution phases) to fullest extent possible for any project
• Lead the project team by running meetings and working collaboratively on access route / site planning, selection, identifying landowner and land acquisition issues, and providing regular updates
• Lead and represent the client at various third-party information sessions. Effectively communicate with appropriate internal and external groups including Municipal, State and Federal agencies, Indigenous Groups, contractors, and internal staff including L & P, Construction, Survey, HSE, and Regional and District staff
• Lead and monitor the construction of all projects for scope changes and report daily on changes that can impact the project cost or schedule, issue change orders within level of authority or escalate to quickly address
• Monitor the construction of all projects for schedule changes and track progress daily identifying any issues that could delay the schedule, provide advice on course of action to maintain the schedule within authority levels or escalate to quickly address
• Provide support to incident investigation as and when required
• Good interpersonal skills with strong written and oral communication skills
• A solid knowledge of Microsoft Office PC applications along with Project Management tools (MS projects, Primavera P6, TBD)
• Solid Understanding of Earned Value Analysis and Management for monitoring, tracking and reporting of project progress updates
• Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned
• Excellent in identifying and managing risk on projects
• Change Management of Scope, Costs and Duration changes in a project
• Abide by Company policies and procedures
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor of Science, Engineering, Business, or technical institute combined with 7-12 years' experience in electric utility environment with knowledge in design, construction, and commissioning of transmission, distribution systems, equipment, and components
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization through various means such as email, phone, video conferencing, and in-person
• Strong ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and facilitate meetings as related to strategy, training, and collaborating with various stakeholders
• Knowledgeable about OH&S Safety Regulations
• Proficient in handheld GPS usage, GIS, Computers, MS Office and Outlook applications
• Good knowledge of applicable Municipal, State and Federal Legislation
• Good knowledge of Project Management and Construction Standards Manual
• Excellent, organizational, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Proven skills in Project Execution and Contractor Management
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Work with limited supervision. Track / monitor / report on various deliverables
• Prioritize and organize own work. Excellent time management, organizational and planning skills
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• Proficient in MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, MS Projects, Primavera P6, Computer based Earned Value Management, Cost Control, Schedule Control, Resourcing management, Risk Management, Project Management Tools
• Project management Professional (PMP or PgMP) training and experience would be considered an asset
• Experience with electrical utility technologies such as Gas Insulated Switchgear, smart relays, IEC 67850 technology, high voltage transformers and breakers
• Knowledge of FEMA project processes
• Experienced with working on Regulated Utilities and managing project interfaces with Regulatory Commission and Independent System Operators, International Aid Agency Interfaces on Utility Scale Capital Programs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
• Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

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