Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Beta Engineering is a subsidiary of Crest Industries, committed to delivering power delivery solutions for the utility, industrial, and renewable markets. We design and build high‑voltage projects including substations and transmission lines to meet our customers’ specifications. We focus on reliable, sustainable grid solutions that reduce risk and foster innovation.

The Project Manager is responsible for the administrative and technical management of the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of assigned projects. The PM ensures that projects are completed within the company’s strategy, commitments, and customer goals. Responsibilities include budget, schedule, relationships with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams, as well as project equipment selection, and engineering/project team communications.

• Provides overall leadership and oversight to the project team and their activities
• Manages project schedules and maintains overall project scope of work
• Identifies all stakeholders and manages their expectations and concerns
• Manages project budget and resource allocation, including the management of costs, through the review and approval of procurement activities, POs, change orders and invoicing
• Constantly monitors and reports on progress of the project
• Defines project objectives and plans their completion; implements project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs as needed
• Encourages and motivates internal and external teams to keep project and related activities on schedule and on budget
• Manages consultants, subcontractors, construction managers and project teams to ensure contract plan specifications are adhered to
• Manages procurement process for equipment and materials
• Utilizes strong communication skills to work with teams and stakeholders to complete tasks and overcome objections
• Must be able to work with confidential information and ensure the security of this information
• Hosts, attends and participates in project meetings and conference calls
• Prepares RFQ for subcontractor bids and evaluates bids

• Carries out additional responsibilities as requested by the Director of Project Management
• Interfaces with other department employees and customers on a regular basis
• Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Reviews all engineering and construction drawings for approval
• Performs close‑out of projects
• Analyzes project disciplines and develops corrective action plans to mitigate problems; gathers and organizes lessons learned for future projects
• Modifies purchase orders to meet project needs
• Utilizes scheduling tools and makes modifications to construction schedules based on status and requests from the Director of Project Management

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or a related field with 3–5 years of project management experience (required)
• Ten or more years of project management experience with a Project Management Certification (PMP/CAPM) considered in lieu of a formal degree
• Strong familiarity with project management practices, methods, and techniques (required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat (required)
• General knowledge of high‑voltage substations or transmission lines preferable
• Knowledge of scheduling software such as Primavera 6 or equivalent preferable

Pineville, LA | $ – $ per year (full‑time)

Professional – Not eligible for Enhanced or External Referral.

Beta Engineering is an affirmative action and equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Beta Engineering is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge, or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about pay information, except under legal or investigative circumstances per 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c).

Part of the CREST INDUSTRIES family of companies.