Utilities Project Manager Jobs in Rio Grande, PR

Responsible for managing, leading, coordinating, and administering the project from the conceptual stages through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, start-up, performance testing, initial operations, and prime contract close-out. Responsible for assisting Business Development in expanding current work scope, developing proposal technical and pricing strategies, and preparing proposal execution strategies/plans. Also supports customer communications and presentations. Supervises the development of budgets and schedules, manages performance, reports progress, and initiates action to assure project objectives and schedules are met, and work is performed within budget and according to specifications. Resolves problems and coordinates the final turnover of the project to the customer. Provides leadership for the development and maintenance of a high-performance project team. Has overall responsibility for Project execution, ensuring that Project is delivered within contract requirements, standards of quality and safety, and to Customer and Lemartec performance expectations.

Company Overview

Founded in 1979, Lemartec is a national general contractor and construction management firm and is part of the General Building group within MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure segment.

As MasTec’s vertical construction arm, Lemartec delivers complex projects across industrial, aviation, power, and large commercial markets. Led at the segment level by Manny García-Tuñón, the General Building Operating Group represents MasTec’s vertical construction capabilities and serves as the platform for future growth in this space.  As a MasTec company, Lemartec maintains international capabilities and strategic partnerships throughout the Americas and the Caribbean, enabling the execution of some of the most complex projects in the industries we serve. Through MasTec’s network of more than 22,000 professionals and subject-matter experts in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction across more than 400 locations throughout North America and the Caribbean, Lemartec is uniquely positioned to serve a diverse customer base.

With experience across all 16 construction disciplines, Lemartec combines deep technical expertise with the strength, scale, and financial backing of MasTec to successfully deliver projects of any size and complexity.

MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables, and infrastructure sectors. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects, and commercial buildings. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. 

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). 

 JOB DUTIES:

• Assists BD in developing win plans, preliminary project execution plans, estimating plans, proposal plans, proposals, and contract Reviews draft prime contract and proposal documents. Develops prime contract strategy and plan. Participates in prime contract negotiations, including negotiations on client/customer deliverables and their schedules. Ensures a clear, well-defined Division of Responsibility (DOR) and integrated work processes.
• Establishes an appropriate, integrated organizational structure, including off-project functional and specialist support. Defines and communicates roles, responsibilities, and authorities to project team members and the Customer to ensure project completion safely, on schedule, and within budget, in conformance with the appropriate standards, specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements. The project's organizational structure should address home-office support staff as appropriate. 
• Ensures scope, design basis, and objectives are defined; best practices/lessons learned are reviewed; and detailed work plans, schedules, budgets, and procedures are established, including the Project Execution Plan and Contract Management Plan. Obtains concurrence from the members of the project team, functional management, and the Customer. Promotes the use of constructability reviews during project execution.
• Monitors and controls all contractual commitments to ensure that all work is being performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and terms of the contract, that a trend program is in place, and that change orders and claims are processed in a timely manner. Implements and maintains a change management control system. Ensures that all Customer communications on the prime contract are documented.
• Facilitates, with the project team, the development, communication, implementation, updating, and continual use of the Project Execution Reviews, and approves Project Control systems that measure progress/performance, provide early warning of deviations from Plan, and identify corrective actions to be taken.
• Identifies quality requirements and ensures appropriate processes are established and implemented to achieve contractual quality. Assesses customer perception of quality on a regular periodic basis.
• Oversees the Environmental, Health & Safety program for both the office and field work environments, including contractors and subcontractors. Ensures the design complies with EH&S laws and regulations applicable to the project.
• Oversees the Document Control and Records Management. Coordinates the documentation and software turnover package to the client at the end of the project. Ensures that customer standards for documentation and electronic files are maintained as appropriate.
• Reviews and approves bid tabulations for commitments on all major purchase orders, contracts, and sub-contracts, and approves critical changes to these documents in accordance with the delegated commitment authority.
• Directs the preparation and presents the Project Status Report (PFSR) to Lemartec
• Monitors cash flow to minimize the use of Lemartec capital resources. Informs the Customer of the current and anticipated cash requirements.  Establishes and controls the budget for non-reimbursable project costs.
• Assists in the training of new project managers and other project personnel in key positions through both formal training courses and on-the-job training. Establishes a plan to provide training opportunities for project personnel.
• Promotes the Continuous Improvement (CI) management concept among all project members. Leads the CI process for the Customer and Lemartec.   Promotes, monitors, and mentors the concept of total installed cost (TIC).  Initiates, promotes, and continually practices team building.
• Conducts periodic project and Customer meetings consistent with the project communications plan to promote and facilitate communication, review progress/performance, discuss issues, and facilitate problem resolution. Develops a communication plan to ensure effective communications between the project team, the Customer, and off-project operations, Functional Management, and Lemartec Senior Management.
• Documents all turnover activities, obtains the Customer's final acceptance of the preparation, and submits the Final Project Report to Lemartec management and the Customer. Closes out the prime contract.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: 

• Knowledge of Lemartec organization, policies, procedures, and programs, including QA/QC and Safety.
• Knowledge of industry technology and EPC work processes, including knowledge of business practices of the region where the project is located. Experience with lump sum, GMP, and reimbursable projects.
• Ability to effectively organize and staff a project team in a matrix organization.
• Knowledge of front-end activities, including:

Best Practices/Lessons Learned

• Constructability
• Risk Analysis/Contingency Evaluation
• Estimate/Proposal Review Process

Knowledge and understanding of Lemartec standard tools, techniques, and procedures, including:

• Project Controls (i.e., Procore)
• Financial management (i.e., PSR, Sage)
• Automation, including standard office tools
• Records management
• Root Cause Analysis

Knowledge and experience in baseline development and implementation, including:

• Scope Definition
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Estimates and resource-loaded schedules
• Progress and performance curves and metrics
• Reports and action items tracking

Business and Commercial awareness, including:

• Cash flow management
• Conserving the use of Lemartec capital
• Knowledge and experience in Project Execution Plan development and implementation.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience in prime contract and subcontracts formulation, risk analysis, negotiations, and implementation, including:

• • Change control and documentation management
  • Cost trend program and its linkage to change control
  • The hierarchy of requirements documents in the event of a conflict (RFP, Proposal, Contract, etc.)
  • Knowledge of project insurance and bonding issues/options.
• Oral, written, and graphic communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to conduct effective meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction
• 5 to 10 Years of experience as a Project Manager on commercial and/or industrial projects.
• In-depth knowledge of all design disciplines, specifications, and drawings.
• Proficiency in planning and scheduling utilizing Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft
• Advanced skills associated with the Microsoft Office suite of software - Excel/Word/Outlook.
• Working knowledge of standard construction accounting software – Sage.
• Working knowledge of standard Project Management software – Procore.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of professionalism and strong work ethic
• MUST HOLD A PE

In addition to the above-listed minimum requirements, candidates who possess the following skills, experience, and capabilities may receive greater consideration during the evaluation process: 

• Ability to travel within the U.S
• Bilingual: English/Spanish

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log in to your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal, and local laws regarding the consideration of unemployment status when making hiring decisions.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction
• 5 to 10 Years of experience as a Project Manager on commercial and/or industrial projects.
• In-depth knowledge of all design disciplines, specifications, and drawings.
• Proficiency in planning and scheduling utilizing Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft
• Advanced skills associated with the Microsoft Office suite of software - Excel/Word/Outlook.
• Working knowledge of standard construction accounting software – Sage.
• Working knowledge of standard Project Management software – Procore.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of professionalism and strong work ethic
• MUST HOLD A PE

In addition to the above-listed minimum requirements, candidates who possess the following skills, experience, and capabilities may receive greater consideration during the evaluation process: 

• Ability to travel within the U.S
• Bilingual: English/Spanish

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log in to your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexua...