Job Description

Ensures the delivery of high-quality work and on-time project completion for all assigned projects at Power Contracting LLC. This role involves optimizing the utilization of Power Contracting LLC resources to maximize return on investment. The Project Manager (PM) does not possess hiring or termination authority, with these responsibilities typically falling under the purview of the Area Manager (AM), District Manager (DM), or Regional Vice President (RVP). The PM should maintain a working knowledge of the Power Contracting LLC Employee Handbook.

The primary responsibility of the incumbent is to successfully complete assigned tasks within specified quality standards and agreed-upon timelines, meeting the satisfaction of both the client and the company.

Duties & Responsibilities:

This role is subject to oversight of progress and outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

• Upholding and promoting Power Contracting LLC’s Core Values to both employees and clients.
• Enthusiastically supporting the organization's vision and strategy, demonstrating initiative, and taking personal accountability to meet work demands at the highest standards.
• Demonstrating the highest ethical standards in day-to-day activities, consistently adhering to and promoting core values and principles in all interactions.
• Providing project supervision and overseeing project workflow.
• Ensuring a safe working environment is maintained on the project and that all company safety policies are adhered to.
• Ensuring quality control is maintained at appropriate levels.
• Creating and updating project schedules.
• Monitoring project progress and making necessary resource adjustments when schedule variances occur in order to meet project milestones.
• Effectively utilizing available resources.
• Communicating project status to both management and the client.
• Undertaking additional responsibilities or duties as assigned.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of utility company policies and procedures to facilitate effective communication with various professional staff from client companies.
• Demonstrating expertise in substation and/or line construction including familiarity with the National Electric Safety Code.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of highly sensitive and proprietary information.

Requirements:

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

• Strong background in project budgeting and cost control
• Proficiency in creating and updating project schedules using Microsoft Project or P6
• Demonstrated ability to accurately forecast a project’s Estimate at Completion throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated negotiation and decision-making abilities.
• Management and business acumen.
• Leadership, motivational, vision, and direction-providing skills.
• High energy levels and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, uncertain environment.
• Proven track record in developing and nurturing customer relationships.
• Strong commitment to achieving goals and plans.

Education, Licensing, and Experience:

• Completion of a four-year degree in Construction Management or a related degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a project management role, with a minimum of 4 years of total experience in civil or electrical construction. This experience needs to be with a self-performing contractor.
• In-lieu of a four-year degree, 6 years overall experience in civil or electrical construction along with 2 years of experience in a project management role will be accepted. This experience needs to be with a self-performing civil or electrical contractor.

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Self-motivated.
• Able to work independently.
• Team-oriented.
• Customer-focused.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and providing leadership to other team members.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

POWER Contracting, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

“Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.