Project Manager

Project Manager

About the Job

A utility construction company based in New Windsor, NY is looking for a Project Manager to support the HQ leadership team and its divisions. The successful candidate will demonstrate a “can-do” attitude, is internally motivated, intellectually curious and enjoys working independently and with a team. This is a hands-on position which values individuals who are a quick study and have a desire to understand the utility construction business from the “field to the office”. Having a healthy curiosity in how things work coupled with strong problem solving, analytical thinking is a must. Previous experience in business process development and implementation is strongly preferred.

The position will work with the company’s divisions (segregated by both geography and service line) on a wide range of projects including project management, reporting, change management, equipment strategy, financial analysis and process implementation to name just a few. Priority will be on the construction/operational side of the business, but there will be needs to work on corporate projects from time to time, including our annual budget process. This is a corporate business operations position with additional opportunity and expectation of management accounting, job cost and productivity improvement as it relates to our operating divisions.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Project Management

• Overseeing projects from start to finish including project planning, scheduling, project accounting and project controls
• Play a key role in project estimating, planning, budgeting, project production, project monitoring, variance tracking and identifying resources as needed
• Administer customer contracts and actively participate/lead the change management process with customers as appropriate
• Subcontractor, supplier and vendor management experience preferred

Analysis/Operations

• Analyze financial data by collecting, monitoring and creating financial models for decision support
• Partner with subsidiaries’ management teams to improve profitability with data driven business analysis
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team and subsidiary companies
• Participate in the capital request and budgeting processes
• Improve profit by analyzing results, identifying trends and recommending actions to management
• Participate in job cost reviews, utilization studies and discussion
• Provide ongoing guidance to division managers
• Help to implement operational best practices

Reporting

• Develop, implement and review financial and operating metrics
• Create project budgets and implement regular tracking and variance reporting
• Contribute to the production of the annual budget and monthly forecasts
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management

Desired Qualifications: The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or finance. Two to five years of experience preferred, but not required. Needs to be proficient in partnering with external teams or clients, and have a high level of written and oral communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with engineering degrees and/or construction management experience.

SKILLS INCLUDE:

· Excellent client management skills and the ability to work with customers to develop and manage an implementation plan

· Act as a company representative with the client, consultants, suppliers, contractors, and sub-contractor

· Effective time management and logical decision-making ability

· Capacity to handle pressure

· Willingness to travel extensively to divisions and their job sites located throughout the Eastern U.S.

· Strong focus on quality and accuracy

· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project is strongly preferred

· Ability to take direction and carry out projects from inception to completion

· Work with field personnel and subcontractors

· Must be able to organize resources including people, equipment and materials

· Must be willing to participate in continuing education seminars, classes, and certifications

· Knowledge and understanding of important contractual parameter of project where applicable

· Communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, both written and oral, are key to the position

Work Week: Willing to travel up to 50% of the time not including 1 or 2 deployments per year to a remote location that could last 1-2 months.

Work Environment: Home office is located in New Windsor, NY. The office is a casual and entrepreneurial environment. The office houses a collaborative, fast-paced executive team.

Salary: Commensurate based upon experience

Other: Precision Pipeline Solutions (PPS) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PrimeLine Utility Services. PrimeLine is the U.S. business unit of Vinci Energies, a worldwide leader in the design, construction, and maintenance of energy-efficient, networked infrastructure. Vinci Energies is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vinci, SA, the largest construction company in the world. Their backing provides the financial strength and expertise to enable PrimeLine and its companies, including PPS, to provide our customers with the best solutions, technology, and equipment available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
• Financial analysis: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $130 - $60,000