Utilities Construction Project Manager

Company: Aerotek
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Description:The Construction Project Manager (CPM) will be supporting new customer construction projects with one of the states largest utilities. The CPM will be the direct point of contact for customers, expected to communicate early, often, effectively, and always pleasant, contributing to a best-in-class customer experience. CPM will be responsible for owning the project post approved design, leading the project through execution (planning, scheduling, construction, energization, as-builts, restoration, and closeout) working closely with internal stakeholders including land/right-of-way, inspection services, meter services, crew schedulers/planners, operations, vegetation management, GIS mapping, and others. CPM will be the single point of contact for customers, municipalities, contractors, and internal construction groups for projects including new installations (residential and commercial), streetlighting, system upgrades, conversions, and relocation projects tied to electrical distribution services. CPM will be accountable for ensuring all steps of the project process are completed, considering timeliness and responsiveness to internal or external customers; effectively prioritizes and balances multiple tasks and projects to meet customer expectations; interprets and coordinates work with other internal departments to fulfill project requirements; generally works independently but receives some direct supervision. Fulfills project requirements consistent with company tariff, design standards, NESC requirements and applicable codes.The right candidate will be able to function in a fluid environment and have consistent communication with the team. This individual will be provided with a vehicle and visit construction sites to assist with project duties. This person will also be involved with:Evaluate needs for easements and/or permitsVerify field readiness for work executionVerify material is adequate and available for in-time constructionSchedule field work orders to meet in-service expectationsUpdate status, tasks, and dates in Work-Management System (Maximo)Communicate with external and internal agencies on statusResponds to questions from stakeholders; may provide information to newer team members.Trouble shoot and resolve design issues with consultation with internal design supportSkills:construction, construction management, project management, project management construction, commercial constructionTop Skills Details:construction, construction management, project management, project management construction, commercial constructionAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in business or related field and one (1) year project management related experience with knowledge of transmission or distribution construction requirements and practices ; OR an Associate Degree in a related discipline with three (3) years construction/customer project related experience with knowledge of transmission or distribution construction requirements and practices; OR High School Diploma and five (5) years related combined experience in design or construction project management; OR equivalent combination of education and related design or construction project management experience. A valid drivers license is required. About Actalent:Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. Were supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Keywords: Aerotek, Portland , Utilities Construction Project Manager, Executive , Portland, Oregon