Ardmore Roderick is a full-service civil engineering firm providing infrastructure design, construction services and program management to a variety of agencies.Headquartered in Chicago, we have offices in Champaign, IL, Orlando, FL, and Philadelphia, PA. Ardmore Roderick was recently named by Crain's Chicago as one of the fastest growing companies in the Chicagoland area.
Our Mission: "We advance the design and construction of critical infrastructure and the built environment to improve communities."
We Value: - Our team - Our team's safety, experience, and professional development is our top priority.
- Excellence - Our clients receive best-in-class service and innovative solutions.
- Diversity & Inclusion - Diversity is a cornerstone in everything we do. Whether among our team or within the community, we advocate for inclusion and equality.
- Innovation - We look for ways to move people forward through thoughtful engineering.
- Our Communities - We not only pledge safe engineering solutions, but we also work with our neighbors to strengthen our bond and provide for the future
ABOUT ARDMORE RODERICKArdmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in utilities. transportation, aviation, rail and transit, and building & facilities projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, with offices in Champaign (IL), Orlando (FL), and Philadelphia (PA). Our services include subsurface utility engineering and system design, transportation engineering, project and construction management, building and infrastructure program management, and construction engineering. With more than 300 experienced employees ranging from engineers, architects, certified construction managers, scientists and engineering technicians, AR provides a comprehensive technical and program management services package.
JOB TITLE: Senior Project Manager
LOCATION: Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, TennesseeSUMMARYThe
Senior Project Manager will partner with department leadership to manage the quality and schedule performance of projects and programs within the energy and utilities organization. The
Senior Project Manager reports directly to the Associate Vice President and will be responsible for providing oversight, direction and coaching to project management teams. This position requires at least 12 years of progressive leadership experience in project management, engineering design and/or construction management in the electric and gas utility industry.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to perform the tasks needed to lead the team. This job requires a high energy level with a focus on supporting estimating and providing leadership on bid package development, planning, directing, or coordinating activities concerned with the engineering design and project management for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects related to transmission and distribution lines, substations, compressor stations, pipelines, and other gas and electric facilities and systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Promote the company's services to existing and potential clients to maximize resource utilization and provide an avenue for sustainable profit growth.
- Oversee and manage a portfolio of energy and utilities related (gas, electric, renewables) projects in accordance with industry best practices.
- Direct assigned personnel to ensure the client deliverables are understood and achieved within schedule and budget.
- Development and implementation of project execution plans, project quality assurance plans, subcontracting plan, project staffing plan, organization charts, and procurement plans (as needed).
- Provide oversight and participate in the conceptual development of projects and oversee the associated organization, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
- Review and negotiate prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
- Manage and communicate project financials to Ardmore Roderick leadership and clients.
- Participate in the project proposal and bid process in conjunction with Department Leadership
- Advise the Associate Vice President on business development and corporate planning issues that impact the operations of the department. Including identifying new skills and competencies required to meet business needs and actively supporting the recruitment of talent.
- Ensure that all projects meet safety standards in accordance with OSHA, state regulations and other industry best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.
- At least 12 years of progressive industry experience including five (5) years of project, program, or portfolio management experience in the energy and utilities industry.
- Experience managing $5+ Million Design-Build and/or EPC Projects.
- An undergraduate degree in engineering or other industry related fields required. CAPM, PMP, or PgMP is a plus.
- Knowledge of the energy and utilities industry and relevant current events.
- Technical acumen - deep understanding of electric and gas transmission and distribution, electrical substations, and/or other related systems and facilities
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience working in a fast paced and collaborative environment.
- Detail-oriented with a bias for action and results.
- Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Periodic travel will be necessary.
If you are looking for the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and thrive in a collaborative environment, this may be the position for you. Ardmore Roderick offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as the opportunity to significantly affect the development of our rapidly growing firm. Benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k match, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, paid holidays, PTO, paid maternity leave, and employee assistance program.
Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.
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