PROJECT MANAGER

L2 Solutions is looking for a Utilities Project Manager. The Utilities Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing, supervising, and coordinating the management of various client projects; will coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; and will provide regular updates to project stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

The following duties are typical for this role. Employees may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below, as business needs dictate.

  • Responsible for the management and general oversight of specific utilities projects, including design, engineering, and related functions and professional contracts, to ensure completion of projects within budgetary, regulatory, and time constraints.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of project goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
  • Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures and implements improvements.
  • Create, direct, coordinate, and reviews the work plan for project activities; assign work activities and projects, including organizing and scheduling the work of professional and paraprofessional engineering staff and private contractors; monitor work flow; review and elevate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
  • Participate in the development and administration of budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
  • Coordinate utility project activities with those of other divisions, outside agencies, and organizations; resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
  • Act on behalf of the client/representative in meeting with and resolving problems with internal stakeholders, project contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would enable one to effectively perform the essential functions of the job. Typically:
    • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field; AND, a minimum of three (3) years of project management experience in the following field(s): utilities, energy, construction, or city planning, or a related field; OR
    • Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in the following field(s): utilities, energy, construction, or city planning, or a related field — three (3) of which must be in project management.
  • Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, highly desirable.
  • Relevant Skills & Experience
    • Operational characteristics of electric, gas, and/or water utilities.
    • Project management and contract administration principles and practices.
    • Principles and practices of program development and administration.
    • Principles of supervision, training and performance management.
    • Demonstrated experience in effectively developing, leading and managing a project team.
    • Proven ability to prepare and administer program budgets, and prepare cost estimates, and concise and accurate administrative and financial reports.
    • Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing MS Office applications (emphasis on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Internet and E-mail, as necessary to meet the requirements of the job.
    • Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills; proven negotiation and consensus-building skills a must.  Able to effectively address internal and external customer concerns.
    • Commitment to following all applicable company and client policies, procedures and work rules, and model appropriate actions and behaviors.

L2 Solutions employees enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching
  • IT reimbursement 

Pay Scale: $83,200 – $130,000 Annually

L2 Solutions is a Drug-free Workplace.

L2 Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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