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Project Manager
Power Group – Substation Engineering
For 60 years, GPD Group has been providing engineering, architectural and planning services to a wide variety of clients across the United States. With a constantly growing diverse team of employee owners in 15 offices nationwide, it is our passion for our staff, the work we do and the relationships we build with clients that unites us. As an employee-owned company, we’re focused on our employees and culture rather than the corporate ladder.
Our employees in the GPD Power Group are making electrical power delivery more reliable in the northeastern United States with every project by sharing exceptional ideas and creativity. Our clients have shown their appreciation for our dedication with the loyalty of repeat business and referrals which has helped us grow every year over the last 20 years.
The Power Group is currently seeking an engingeering Project Manager with substation in our Akron, Ohio office locations. The Power Group Project Manager will lead a diverse team consisting of engineers, architects, scientists, designers, drafters and administrators to deliver industry leading power projects with a focus on substation engineering.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Manage / oversee multi-discipline projects to develop conceptual designs, estimates, design drawings and technical specifications
- Prepare project estimates and proposals
- Provide project management support from concept to completion of substation design projects including direct client interface, planning, scope development and adherence, schedule development, creating estimates, contract review and risk management
- Perform Quality Control and Quality Assurance reviews for adherence to scope of work from design to drawing standards
- Support construction activity via field inspections and remote communication
- Support business development on proposal activities and development of new opportunities
- Monitor and work closely to ensure project deliverables are on time and under budget
- Assist with and assure that all QA/QC efforts follow internal protocol
- Report status to the project team and Practice Leader
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited university
- 10 years of experience in power delivery - medium to high voltage (12 kV to 345 kV)
- 3 years project management experience
- Candidate must be a registered, licensed professional engineer (PE)
- Experience in project design oversight for power projects
- Be a team player and be self-motivated with an entrepreneurial perspective
- Ability to provide leadership to project teams from project conception to completion
- Experience managing and meeting tight deadlines and budgets
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities
- Strong verbal and written communication and effective managements kills
- Must be an effective teacher and be able to mentor entry level engineers
- Must have a valid Driver's License and be capable of periodic overnight travel
GPD offers a very generous compensation and benefits package which includes:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long- Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with matching and company contribution
- Bonus Program
- Vacation & Sick Time
- And much more…
If interested, candidates should apply online at http://www.gpdgroup.com/careers/job-listings/
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Salary : $87,100 - $110,000
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