Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that supports retention, connectivity, and engagement
Coach, mentor, and develop staff through training, career development discussions and growth opportunities
Provide direction and leadership to Project Management Supervisors, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators in alignment with department and organizational performance goals.
Monitor and approve team budgets, including revenue, profitability, and indirect expenses (training, recognition, events, etc.)
Oversee workforce planning and resource forecasting across your team to ensure proper staffing alignment with business needs.
Lead regular team and 1:1 meetings, quarterly reviews, and performance evaluations, including merit, bonus, and promotion decisions
Serve as the point of contact for escalating complex team issues, managing conflicts, and facilitating communication between team members.
Champion the use of Ulteig project management tools, standards, and industry best practices
Promote continuous improvement by sharing and implementing lessons learned across teams
Ensure compliance with Ulteig’s governance policies and procedures
Support complex and large portfolio of programs as a senior leader of project execution
Provide portfolio management oversight
Manage our largest and most complex, multi-disciplinary projects from initiation through close-out including engineering, field services, procurement, and construction management scopes for the Power Lifeline Sector
Coordinate matrixed execution teams to ensure resources are focused on the right activity at the right time to meet project schedules
Lead project meetings, progress reviews, and problem-solving sessions, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and effectively
Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards, contract requirements, and client expectations
Develop and implement detailed project plans, including risk management and mitigation strategies
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations to support project scope, schedule, and budget objectives
Invest in continuous improvement activities and initiatives for the department and company, driving effective and efficient project execution
Collaborate with various functions across the organization in the effective implementation and execution of Project Management processes
Drive digital transformation by promoting innovative tools, data-driven insights, and technology adoption to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
10+ years of project experience, with significant experience in managing engineering projects, power industry experience highly preferred
Technical engineering knowledge, with the ability to understand and coordinate solutions for complex engineering challenges required
PE, PMP, CCM or equivalent certification preferred
Experience in leading, managing, and developing other Project Management Professionals preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills and a proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams, including project and program managers, engineering, operations, and subconsultants
Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in high-pressure situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic and collaborative attitude
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, staff, and leadership
Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills
Proven experience in Microsoft Office applications and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Planview Adaptive Work), with advanced understanding and experience of scheduling and cost planning
Ability to travel (25%) to engage with team members, clients, and/or for team, department, or company level events
Must have authorization to work permanently in the US.