Senior Project Manager; EPC

Position: Senior Project Manager (EPC)

Senior Project Manager (EPC) What we are looking for:

Aldridge is seeking an EPC Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic and energetic team. This role will work collaboratively within an EPC project team delivering high voltage substations, switchyards, and transmission lines to clients throughout the Midwest.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and develop a team consisting of Field Engineers, Project Managers, and Lead Engineers.
• Partner with Substation design firms to perform the detailed design.
• Negotiate and purchase major equipment from a variety of OEMs.
• Foster customer relationships.
• Facilitate project planning, delivery, and execution.
• Drive projects through the entire Aldridge Project Lifecycle.

SAFETY – Drive the IIF safety culture.

• Regularly visit your job sites and lead by example.
• Ensure a safety plan is developed and adhered to.

MENTORING AND COACHING – Lead and develop your team.

• Direct the activities of Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers, train them in their roles and responsibilities and hold them accountable.
• Be a resource to help new recruits learn and understand Aldridge business processes.
• Influence support staff and cross-divisional resources.
• Develop successors and a succession plan for continued growth opportunity.

CUSTOMER FOCUS – Foster customer relationships.

• Build strong partnerships with renewable plant EPCs, developers, and utilities.
• Own a customer account; build a long-term relationship with the prospect of future work.
• Foster a close working relationship with field leadership and engage them in Agile and other company processes.

PROJECT PLANNING – Facilitate project planning.

• Identify and document the roles and responsibilities of the management team on each project.
• Ensure there is a plan to meet all contractual requirements.
• Monitor PM functions and ensure that pre-job planning tasks are being completed prior to work starting.
• Share your experience and lessons learned from similar projects with the project team.
• Ensure there is a plan to mitigate any concerns.
• Develop and execute a strong financial plan for your projects (accurate project financials, status presentation, positive cash flow, cash collections).

PROJECT EXECUTION – Drive a project through the entire Aldridge Project Lifecycle.

• Deliver project-level solutions and deliver the contract.
• Ensure that the company processes and tools are being utilized. Monitor Agile reporting and enact change when needed.
• Ensure billings are up to date and rectify any under billing or collection issues.
• Ensure that monthly project status reports are accurate.
• Sign-off on or create all change order requests to the Customer.
• Elevate critical job issues to the Division Manager or Vice President.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Management or other construction-related major. Equivalent construction background is also considered.
• Knowledge and understanding of the entire project life cycle of a substation design and construction project. Including electrical, civil, and structural engineering, power system studies, and control systems.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in a design-build environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, and architectural plans as they relate to schedules, cost, and performance.
• High-voltage construction experience preferred.
• Understanding project forecasting and identifying potential scheduling conflicts and resolutions.
• Proficient in estimating, scheduling, budgeting costs, field supervision, financial reporting, and client relationships.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Procore, Excel, and Bluebeam.
• Experience leading a team and mentoring subordinates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and relationship skills at all levels, including clients, owners, field, and office personnel.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time for yourself and others.

Who we are:

At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation…