Project Operations Director Jobs in Portland, OR

Our Transmission & Distribution Global Practice is seeking a dynamic and driven engineering Substation Project Manager for the Pacific Northwest, based out of Vancouver, WA. This key role involves managing and overseeing the successful execution of high-impact projects, driving business growth with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong leadership. Responsibilities include driving project profitability and quality, timely and efficient project completion, and cultivating positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and industry peers. The candidate will also contribute to expanding our business portfolio by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, directly manage multiple projects across multiple clients, and grow the T&D business profitably, aligning with our core values of safety, client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, and outstanding service. This position offers the opportunity to lead project teams, support regional growth, and contribute to long-term business planning and the organization's future vision.

The candidate is an engineering project manager with design experience, extensive industry experience, and strong leadership ability. The candidate has a strong working knowledge of project financials, scope, schedule, and risk management with a history of success. The ideal candidate should be able to manage engineering projects for major accounts with large multi-disciplinary teams.

Our Substation Business Line focuses on the design and construction of electrical substations across the transmission and distribution grid. This includes serving municipalities, co-ops, investor-owned utilities, developers, and other nontraditional energy suppliers and consumers. The successful candidate will direct and coordinate all aspects of work related to greenfield and brownfield projects at substations, switching stations and/or collector stations. The Project Manager will report directly to the Operations Director and is responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, subcontractors, regulatory agencies and other project stakeholders.

• Major responsibilities for the engineering Project Manager will include:
• Responsible for planning, budgeting and establishing/achieving critical project objectives.
• Responsible for the overall success of projects (safety, quality, and profitability).
• Provide management of engineering projects from concept to completion with a basic understanding of siting, permitting, planning, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, and material management.
• Work closely with the Project Team to confirm deliverables and services are being provided to client's satisfaction. This includes coordination with team members located in other Regional and/or Branch Offices.
• Identify project opportunities early and facilitate go/no-go decisions, determine project fees, write proposals, prepare and lead client presentations, and negotiate contracts.
• Support development and maintenance of business plan; lead and support proposal efforts to support profitable growth.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Responsible for internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, and risk management.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish and/or reinforce project controls systems.
• Report regularly on progress, cost, profit, schedule, design questions, project risks, and any issues requiring support.
• Additional responsibilities for the engineering Project Manager may include:
• Account management as a local point of contact for key clients in the region.
• Conduct quality reviews on design projects as needed.
• Provide feedback on staff performance to Department Management and work with Department Management to assign project opportunities to support staff development goals.
• Collaborate with other Project Managers and mentor Project Managers in Training (PMITs).
• Assist with recruitment, development and retention of staff; mentor staff for division growth.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited curriculum.
• Minimum of 7 years of engineering design and engineering project management experience.
• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change. Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to travel. Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

Preferred qualifications include:

• 10 years of engineering design and engineering project management experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration strongly preferred.