Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Position Summary

New River Electrical is looking for a qualified Project Manager III (3) or Senior Project Manager to execute intermediate to large complex Engineer, Procure & Construct (EPC) project scopes, up to the highest level of project complexity or a customer program of projects. The PM3 or Senior Project Manager will take ownership and financial responsibility for assigned projects. As a recognized subject matter expert (SME) in the execution of EPC projects, you will be responsible for the execution of large and/or complex projects, managing all aspects of project delivery at an advanced level and reporting results up to and including senior leadership.

The PM3 or Senior Project Manager provides critical leadership and management for the planning and execution of assigned projects and ensures maximum customer satisfaction. Further, the PM3 or Senior Project Manager is responsible for preparing estimates and bids for large scale EPC projects, project schedule management, overall planning and management of the entire project life cycle, procurement/purchasing, scope definition and change management, , and accurately managing financials including P&L for assigned projects.

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with existing customers, expanding the EPC book of business and earnings.
• Review RFP opportunities and participate as a key stakeholder in development of bidding strategy and pricing. Take ownership for the Scope DOR. Facilitate bidding strategy, proposal development and pricing.
• Coordinate with Engineering partners and internal Procurement to ensure bids for major equipment and professional services are complete in response to customer Requests for Proposals.
• Develop and implement the Project Management Plan (PMP), including but not limited to the following management plans: engineering, procurement, construction, scope, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk, stakeholder, change, environmental & permitting, safety & health, testing & commissioning, and organization chart. Includes training of new project team members on the PMP.
• Lead and coordinate directly with engineering to establish development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule and requirements.
• Develop and communicate meaningful training to project teams establishing best in class process and procedures.
• Manage relationships with professional services providers to ensure EPC project performance expectations are effectively communicated and implemented.
• Maintain ongoing communication with project stakeholders and customer interface in order to resolve changes, schedule conflicts, document errors, material shortages and manpower adjustments.
• Ensure effective management of project cash flows, financial reporting, and change order tracking.
• Exhibit proficiency in contract negotiation, development and management.
• Exhibit proficiency in project risk management, including the identification, prioritization, and mitigation of project risks while seeking out and exploiting project opportunities.
• Seeks guidance, advice, and support from the lead project manager to make good business choices and decisions.
• Support monthly work-in-progress (WIP) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support the reconciliation of the revenue to expenses for each job on a monthly basis.
• Demonstrate the highest level of business ethics and consistently adhere to and promote New River’s culture, values and beliefs.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, project management, or related field of study
• A minimum of ten (10) years of construction project management experience in a highly complex environment including at least five (5) years as an Project Manager III role or similar capacity and a minimum six (6) years leading, developing, and motivating teams
• Utility or construction internship experience preferred between 1-3 years
• Experience with out Bachelor’s degree:
• Eight (8) years hands on experience in the construction field plus three (3) years supervising construction operations
• Minimum of eight (8) years of field experience with three (3) years in the supervision of…