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Project Manager - GOS - Worcester Massachusetts
Company: Utilities Service Co Inc Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Posted On: 04/25/2024
Project Manager The Project Manager is responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget. The Project manager plans and designates project resources, prepares budgets, monitors progress, and keeps stakeholders informed the entire way. If you are interested in starting a career in the Electric, Gas, and Water Utility industry, Grid One Solutions is the right place for you! With headquarters in Media, Pennsylvania, Grid One has deployment facilities across the United States and parts of Canada. Grid One is part of Asplundh Infrastructure Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asplundh, a major supplier of outsourced field services to utilities and municipalities. Asplundh is a privately held company, founded in 1928, which currently employs over 33,000 people in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Job Type: Full-Time +, Exempt Pay: Competitive Salary / Salary Benefits: -
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one -
Retirement plan -
Company-provided life insurance -
Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options -
Choice of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs -
Long-term disability -
Pre-paid legal plan -
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -
Paid time off -
Paid holidays -
Various employee discount programs and resources Essential Functions & Responsibilities: -
Prepare budget projections and control costs within agreed-upon limits. Provide letters, proposals, memos, contracts, change orders, strategies, etc. for good business procedures and legal protection. -
Optimize available resources against customer need dates across a wide geographic area. -
Monitor the progress of field projects and provide direction to field leadership on the status and needed changes to drive profitability. -
Develop and maintain project status communication tools (Smartsheet, Excel, performance metric charts, and tables). -
Develop and maintain tools and programs to collect production in the field using mobile communication platforms. -
Ensure proper submission of completed field work for billing. -
Validate and submit reports to utility customers. -
Interact with project supervisors and subcontractors for coordination to ensure schedule and cost controls are being met. -
Manages project risks, issues/problems, and activity progress to ensure project goals (e.g., schedule, scope, and quality) are achieved. -
Assists with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed. -
Long-term outlook and planning to ensure long lead items are procured as needed per schedule. -
Identifies project management coordination process gaps or areas for improvement and recommends and implements solutions. -
Performs additional related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: -
Must be 18 years of age or older. -
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. -
Strong functional mathematical and analytical skills. -
Comfortable with direct written and oral communication with external customer leadership, and with internal executive leadership. -
Able to analyze large volumes of data and perform metrics analysis. Education & Experience: -
2-year college degree in construction management, engineering, or other related field OR 5+ years of experience managing and estimating Utility projects. -
Experience creating and maintaining resource-loaded project schedules. -
Experience utilizing resource tools to manage capacity, forecast demand, and allocation of employees. -
Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects at various stages of completion. -
Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and charts, Microsoft Office Suite, and a project scheduling program such as Microsoft Projects, Microsoft Teams, or similar. -
Experience using Smartsheet is preferred, but not required. Pre-Screen: - Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications: -
A valid Driver's license is required. -
Ability to achieve OQ certifications for Gas related tasks. Travel Requirements: -
Able to travel out of state for emergency storm work as needed. -
Overnight Business Travel at times may be required. Physical Requirements: |
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