Project Manager – Plant SCADA

The Opportunity   Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Manager for Automation, Integration, and System Protection Projects engineering/construction projects. As leader of the project team, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of the project in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with requirements and standards as set forth in the project contract(s) for medium-to-large size projects.

This will be a challenging role in which you will be involved in the engineering and design scope of the project from initiation through close-out. The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful initiation, planning, execution, control, and close-out of complex, multi-discipline projects. The successful candidate must have exceptional leadership skills and possess the ability to successfully navigate through and resolve complex and oftentimes multi-functional challenges associated with large projects.
What You’ll Do    Project Management     Provide strategic project management leadership for large and complex projects
Lead medium-to-large engineering projects from initiation through close-out for Plant SCADA
Responsible for managing all aspects of project execution, including scope, stakeholder management, schedule, budget, and quality, within the Plant SCADA Lead internal and external project meetings, including progress reviews and problem-solving sessions
Develop and implement project plans, including risk management and mitigation strategies
Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations
Ensure availability or seeks out adequate resources to support the project
Proficient in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, understanding consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations to support project scope, schedule, and cost objectives
Collaboration & Communication     Serve as point of contact for clients, regularly updating project status and addressing any concerns, issues, or risks
Manages a collaborative project team to ensure each key functional project discipline is meeting the planned project scope, schedule, and cost
Lead overall project – coaching, conflict resolution, facilitation, motivation, and negotiation
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Foster and sustain positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders encountered throughout the course of work
Work collaboratively with the Project Coordinators and Project Controls Specialists to ensure project schedules and costs are managed and tracked to plan
Maintain customer focus to meet or exceed customer expectations and represent Ulteig in a professional and courteous manner
Schedule & Cost Planning     Ensure that project timelines are maintained and milestones are met
Monitor project progress and take corrective actions to keep projects on schedule, along with keeping the project plan up-to-date
Monitor and control project budgets to prevent overspending
Keep track of all financial transactions related to the project
Monitor and control project costs
Project Reporting & Compliance     Monitor ongoing project health and track key metrics
Adhere to Ulteig governance policies and procedures for project success
Team Effectiveness     Demonstrates excellent leadership, verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Achieves results by problem-solving, setting priorities, and organizing
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure that technical aspects of the project are properly managed
Ensure that best practices are shared and implemented effectively across projects and teams
Strive for individual excellence by seeking challenges and self-development, demonstrating high levels of expertise, and showing commitment, self-confidence, and integrity
What We Expect From You     Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field
5-7 years of direct project management experience, with at least 3 years in an engineering environment
Advanced technical engineering knowledge, with the…