Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Project Manager

Valdes Architecture & Engineering  •  Griffith, IN (Onsite)  •  22 hours ago
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Job Description

Primary point of contact and accountability for ensuring projects meet client’s expectations. Interfaces with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers within the Valdes organization. Responsible for leading the Valdes team and ensuring project completion within budget, schedule and conformance with specifications. Maintains good business relationships with client counterparts throughout the course of the project. Responsible for sign-off of the completed project and also a final project report to close-out the contract. 

Responsibilities:

  • Strong project management experience with the capability and initiative to perform the following tasks while supervising/mentoring a staff and maintaining strong client relationships 
  • Participate in all required safety activities. Promote safety in all aspects of the project
  • Direct, coordinate, budget, scope and manage multi-discipline projects of any size
  • Manage, coordinate, and administer projects from the conceptual stages through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, start-up and prime contract closeout 
  • Manage one or more Project Engineers assigned under her/him to support the execution of the projects under their management
  • Develop new client accounts and maintain existing business relationships with client counterparts and management team
  • Review and approve invoices to the client, as well as manage estimates, schedules, and reports being sent to the client  
  • Supervise and coordinate the efforts of the staff to achieve client’s established project objectives
  • Assist Business Development and Client Manager in business related activities
  • All other duties as assigned

Technical Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of all engineering disciplines, plant operations within their sector
  • Leadership skills such as conflict resolution, risk evaluation, mentoring and steadiness 
  • Ability to properly delegate and follow up with team to assure project is completed to client satisfaction on schedule and on budget
  • Knowledge of 2D and 3D AutoCAD software 
  • Knowledge of multi-discipline project design execution and construction sequence
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project and Primavera are pluses

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years of related experience in project engineering or project management, or equivalent experience in one of the engineering disciplines with cross training in project execution
  • Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, substations, power systems, or industrial electrical facilities
  • Experience managing projects involving aging infrastructure replacement, rehabilitation, and/or modernization 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
  • Knowledge of applicable electrical and safety codes and standards.
  • PMP certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
  • Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.
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About Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Valdes Architecture & Engineering is a 200-person, multidisciplinary, engineering, architecture, and project management company with an expert focus on technical excellence. Every client project is assigned a dedicated team of professionals who provide personalized services and solutions. The Valdes success model consists of streamlined work processes, attention to detail, technical expertise, and an unyielding commitment to client satisfaction, safety and quality. Since 1992, we have provided quality deliverables and superior customer service to our valued business partners.

Valdes provides a complete range of services to the Oil & Gas, Utilities, Chemicals, Life Sciences, Buildings, and Transportation markets. With vast experience in our specialized industries, our experts provide timely and cost-effective solutions to your capital project needs, regardless of size, complexity or location. We provide both short-term and long-term, on-site, technical and project management staff augmentation.

Valdes is a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE). We proudly execute all work in the United States to maintain the utmost quality for our clients.

Industry
Creative & Design
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Lombard, IL
Year Founded
1992
Website
valdeseng.com
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