Senior Project Manager - Distribution at Valdes Architecture and Engineering

Lombard, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Engineering, Utilities, ArchitectureIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in electrical or civil/structural engineering
7-10 years of distribution engineering and design experience
Knowledge of industry, regulatory standards and design criteria
4+ years supervisory experience desired
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good knowledge of all engineering disciplines, substation design principles, industry standards
Leadership skills such as conflict resolution, risk evaluation, mentoring and steadiness
Creativeness in providing new solutions to problems
Possesses an eye for detail, but knows when to delegate and follow up to get the work done
Expertise in Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project and Primavera are pluses
Professional registration desired
4+ years’ experience supervising staff and managing projects from inception to completion including evaluating scope of work and assigning responsibilities
Personable and able to work easily with others at all levels
Able to work alone or on a team in different level positions. Not afraid to take charge, but will also cooperate and coordinate with others at their level that may have more authority over the work at hand
Possesses a knack for the ability to network and connect with peers, subordinates, supervisors and others within the industry
Conscientious, enthusiastic and extroverted personality, able to initiate and follow through on assignments with little coaching
Eligibility to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

Interface with electrical utility client engineering representatives as well as multiple engineering disciplines and project management staff within the Valdes A&E organization
Ensure that all technical documents are developed within the framework of Valdes A&E's Quality Management procedures
Maintain good business relationships with key client contacts throughout the project
May visit or work on job site as required for exchange of information
Strong knowledge of managing utility distribution design projects with the capability and initiative to perform the required tasks while mentoring a staff
Ability to plan, estimate budget, coordinate, and supervise engineering activities for smaller projects with good supervision
Ability to assist in proposal preparation
Develop and maintain the project schedules with little supervision
Work independently on multiple projects with multiple clients
Ability to keep projects on schedule; ensure quality and execution of projects under close guidance of a Project Manager
Direct, coordinate, and manage all aspects of a project
Capable of executing multiple small projects simultaneously or one large multi-discipline project under the guidance of a Project Manager
Participate in all required safety activities
Promote safety in all aspects of the project
All other duties as assigned

Skills

Utility Distribution Design

Substation Design

Project Management

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Budget Estimation

Proposal Preparation

Risk Evaluation

Conflict Resolution

Mentoring

Valdes Architecture and Engineering

Provides engineering and project management services

About Valdes Architecture and Engineering

Valdes Architecture & Engineering delivers expert engineering and project management services across various sectors, excelling in process simulation, instrumentation and controls, project management, procurement services, and construction management. They maintain a focus on delivering high-quality and precise solutions that cater to a wide range of industrial needs.

E 22nd St, York Township, IL 60148, USAHeadquarters

1992Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Consulting, Industrial & Manufacturing, EnergyIndustries

51-200Employees