Hybrid Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution

at I.B. Abel, Inc.

• Job title: Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Macungie, United States

About the role

• Project Manager overseeing utility construction projects for Transmission and Distribution at IB Abel. Focused on planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control for timely project completion.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing Transmission and Distribution utility construction projects from start to finish.
• Focus on planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to client specifications.
• Review RFP, proposal, estimate, schedule, and all contract documents to become familiar with project requirements and obligations under the contract.
• Arrange meetings to discuss and finalize outage schedule, permits and job layout with the appropriate operations group.
• Oversight of material delivery’s, tracking, and overall communication to the customer.
• Ensure the project crew has all required vehicles, equipment, and tooling on-site in time for the start of the project.
• Assist in the development of project safety plans, review with the S&Q department and submit to customer prior to project start.
• Service the client in a timely and respectful manner; meeting or exceeding their expectations.
• Work with owners, engineers and/or subcontractors to promptly resolve project problems; manage day-to-day customer interaction.
• Schedule and attend final project walk down with the customer; ensure completion of “punch list” tasks.
• Ensure complete and thorough pre-construction planning and distribution of all documents in accordance with the pre-construction process and the customer’s expectations.

Requirements

• An acceptable combination of education and/or work experience within the contractor industry (Electric Utility preferred) with Project Management Certification desired.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project Management.
• Proficient in MS Office applications with strong skills in Excel, Word, and MS Project.
• A “can-do” attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Includes competitive salary, vehicle allowance program, 401(k) with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Performance-based bonuses/incentives and a progressive PTO programs that grows with your tenure!