Principal Project Manager – Cincinnati, OH, and Warrenville, IL

JOB DESCRIPTION

• plans, directs, leads, and coordinates activities of designated projects (large in scope) to ensure that goals and/or objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Responsible for completing projects under or on-budget and on-schedule.
• Ability to lead a project team. Develops subcontract and procurement documentation, including scope of work, equipment/material lists, and specifications.
• Negotiates subcontract and procurement terms and conditions with assistance from senior personnel and legal counsel.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Manages/leads the following aspects of Project Management Support:

• Shop drawings, submittals, and engineering calculations review and approval
• Change order development and processing
• Requests for Information (RFI’s) responses
• Project progress, scheduling and invoicing tracking
• Financial planning and cost forecasting/scheduling
• Plans, directs and coordinates activities of projects to ensure that goals/objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters
• Develops and reviews project schedules, cost estimation, bill of materials, budgets, scope of work, standards and quotes from suppliers
• Supervises and tightly controls project implementation
• Closely monitors and controls projects to maintain the highest levels of Safety at all times
• Manages all parties involved (internal and external) and ensures professional project management from system design through construction and close-out phases

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related engineering discipline (e.g., electrical, mechanical), and 10+ years of related work experience in construction management or project management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess, at minimum, OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience in handling high volume and fast paced projects where tactful leadership and cooperation are crucial to cost-effective operation.
• Experience managing successful projects in the State and Federal Government sectors.
• Experience with construction law, contract terms & conditions and the enforcement of them.
• Experience at preparing estimates and value engineering.
• Must be proficient in project scheduling and the use of scheduling software, such as MS Project and Primavera P6.
• Experience in directing, supervising, training employees, assigning and directing work, conducting performance appraisals, disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving personnel problems.
• Expertise in all financial and GAAP accounting aspects of project management.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• All candidates must have the ability to professionally speak, read and write English
• Excellent understanding of engineering and construction documents and processes
• Expertise in engineering and construction methodology and the associated financial aspects. A PMP credential is preferred.
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of cost estimating and budget projections
• Experience in dealing with a large and diverse number of problems, often simultaneously
• Ability to review schematic drawings and understand mechanical, electrical, plumbing and architectural plans and specifications
• Working knowledge and practical experience dealing with Distributed Generation and Micro-grid products, such as Solar, CHP, Fuel Cell, Back-up Generation, Battery Storage and CNG.
• Must be willing to travel to manage projects outside of the regional office area.
• This may be for extended periods of time.