Project Manager

Beta Engineering is currently looking for a Project Manager to join their team in Pineville, LA. The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the administrative and technical management of the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of assigned projects.  The PM will ensure that the projects are constructed within the specifications of the company’s strategy, commitments and goals; as well as those of the customer.  The Project Manager assumes overall responsibility for all aspects of an assigned project including project budget, schedule, customer and subcontractor relations, project equipment selection, and maintaining engineering/project team communications and relationships.

 

• Provides overall leadership and oversight to the project team and their activities. 

• Encourages and motivates internal and external teams to keep project, and related activities, on schedule and on budget.

• Utilizes strong communication skills to work with teams and stakeholders to complete tasks and overcome objections.

• Manages project schedules and maintains overall project scope of work. 

• Manages project budget and resource allocation, including the management of costs, through the review and approval of procurement activities, POs, change orders and invoicing.

• Defines project objectives and plans their completion; then as needed implements project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.

• Constantly monitors and reports on progress of the project.

• Manages procurement process for equipment and materials.

• Analyzes project disciplines and develops corrective action plans to mitigate problems; then gathers and organizes all lessons learned to be used on future projects.

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.

• Reviews all engineering and construction drawings for approval.

• Performs close out of projects.

• Modifies purchase orders to meet project needs.

• Utilizes scheduling tools and makes modifications to construction schedules relevant to status and by requests from Director of Project Management.

• Identifies all stakeholders and manages their expectations and concerns.

• Manage consultants, subcontractors, construction managers and project teams to ensure contract plan specifications are adhered to.

• Prepare RFQ for subcontractor bids. Evaluate bids.

• Interfaces with other department employees and customers on a regular basis.

 

• The Project Manager is responsible for carrying out additional responsibilities as requested by the Director of Project Management.

 

• Must be able to work with confidential information and ensure the security of this information.

• Knowledge of, and ability to, set up teleconference calls and webinars for hosting meetings.

• Manage tasks assigned to team.

• Must be able to successfully comply with Crest Fleet Management Policy, and have a successful Motor Vehicle Report, as use of company vehicle is a requirement for this position.

 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited vocational or academic institution in the fields of Construction Management, Engineering or Technology; or a related field along with 3-5 years of project management experience is required.

• Ten years of successful project management experience, along with a Project Management Certification (PMP/CAPM) will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.

• Strong familiarity with project management practices, methods and techniques is required.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat is required.

• General knowledge of high voltage substations or transmission lines is preferred.

• Knowledge of scheduling software such as Primavera 6 or equivalent is preferred.