Project Manager

Company: Jobot
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tommy PhamAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per yearA bit about us:We are a fully integrated, sustainable energy services provider with operations in nine cities across the United States and growing. In each community, the company operates highly efficient thermal energy plants that distribute steam, hot water and / or chilled water to customer buildings. Customers connected to these systems enjoy multiple benefits including reduced operating costs, lower emissions and unmatched reliability. The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of an Infrastructure Investment Consortium which manages a portfolio of long-life, high quality infrastructure assets with high barriers to entry that generate stable and growing cash flows.Job SummaryThe Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing, supervising, and coordinating the management of specific utilities projects; will coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, vendors/contractors, outside agencies, current and prospective customers, and the general public; and will provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the applicable management representative.Additionally, the Project Manager will advise the local General Manager on technical and project management matters within the local market, provide engineering support for routine and non-routine maintenance, and support day-to-day plant operations.Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages budget development, design, construction, budget management, and related project functions and professional contracts.---Coordinates with Procurement to delineate responsibilities for purchasing and bidding activities.
  • Manages projects to ensure completion of projects within budgetary, regulatory, time, and quality constraints.
  • Identifies organizational requirements, staffing requirements, and operational activities necessary to effectively execute assigned projects.
  • Directs the preparation and/or review of plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts for assigned projects.
  • Coordinates utility project activities with other divisions and outside agencies, organizations, and utility franchises; resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
  • Performs a variety of applicable project conflict resolution duties; resolves engineering problems in the construction phase; acts on behalf of the client/representative in meeting with and resolving engineering problems with project contractors, private engineers, owners, and developers.
  • Provides staff assistance to local management; conducts a variety of studies and investigations; develops and recommends modifications to utility facility programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
  • Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field.
  • Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; reviews with appropriate management staff; and implements improvements.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; and additionally, recommends and implements policies and procedures.
  • Maintain drawing and project files for the New Orleans systems.
  • Performs related duties as required.Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)The Business has a consistent and dedicated focus on a proactive safety culture. HSE is the responsibility of everyone in the organization. Employee accountability for HSE also includes:
    • Promote, ensure, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for your fellow workers and yourself so that everyone goes home injury-free,
    • Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Industrial Regulations, Environmental Protection Act and Regulations and HSE policies, programs, and procedures,
    • Responsible for identifying and reporting workplace HSE hazards and concerns to your supervisor immediately and providing solutions (if aware of any) to address these concerns as requested, and
    • Immediate reporting of all work-related injuries/illness to your supervisorWhy join us?
      • Competitive Salary ($100-120k)
      • Bonus
      • Health / Dental / Vision
      • PTO
      • 401k MatchJob DetailsSkills & QualificationsThe successful candidate will:
        • Be a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
        • Have a strong commitment to deadlines and team.
        • Be process oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work.
        • Possess a high degree of intellectual curiosity.
        • Have an engineering foundation and a superior project management background.
        • Be highly analytical with great attention to detail.
        • Be collaborative in a team environment.Other skills and qualifications:
          • A Bachelor's engineering degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in chemical, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering; construction management; or a related field.
          • A minimum of five (5) years of experience, including two (2) years of project management, administrative and/or supervisory responsibility; knowledge of energy systems, HVAC design, district energy, or sustainable energy design a plus.
          • Knowledge of Project Management techniques including budgets, schedules, drawings, specifications, RFI(s), submittals, daily field reporting and how to manage project meetings.
          • Background in both project management and engineering; past experience overseeing the overall spectrum of estimating, billing, purchasing and personnel for a particular job combined with experience in coordinating the hands-on work needed to achieve the project objectives in the field.
          • Experience with projects in a plant environment.
          • Experience with civil projects including underground piping.
          • Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications including MS Project (Gantt charts with dependencies), MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel. Experience with project management software, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), scheduling software, and document management systems a plus.
          • Ability to communicate effectively with plant operations and contractors.
          • Ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, to adapt quickly and to manage changing priorities.
          • Able to understand engineering concepts and designs to support operational needs.
          • Familiarity with central utility plants, energy systems, alternative energy, and sustainable design a plus.Position-Specific Knowledge & Experience:
            • Principles and practices of program development and administration.
            • Civil, structural, electrical, traffic control, geotechnical, and mechanical engineering principles and practices.
            • Able to prepare and review the preparation of plans and specifications.
            • Ability to read and understand utility drawings and as built drawings.---Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD or other relevant applications is a plus.
              • Estimating principles and practices.
              • Contract administration principles and practices.
              • Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations, including public contract law.
              • Ability to effectively interpret and apply applicable federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.Conditions of Employment:
                • Successful completion of Criminal Background Check and Drug Test.
                • Valid Louisiana Drive's License.
                • Vaccination Requirement. Only as required to fulfill job responsibilities, you may be required to submit proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, or make a request for reasonable accommodations, as permitted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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