Protection & Controls Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Oversee teams of engineers, designers, and drafters as they develop and adjust high voltage protection and control systems for utility companies.

• Guide and manage a team from the bidding or "pre-proposal" phase through to construction and the finalization of project as-builts, ensuring comprehensive oversight of all project lifecycles.

• Create project Scope of Work (SOW) documents, establish and maintain project timelines using Gantt chart tools like Microsoft Project, develop and monitor individual and portfolio-level project budgets, and guarantee that all expectations regarding project timelines and budgets are fulfilled to the satisfaction of both internal and external stakeholders.

• Liaise with Business Development, client representatives, and internal leadership concerning project progress, deadlines, modifications, and challenges to enable proactive project management.

• Collaborate closely with Client Success (Operations) to synchronize project timelines with resource requirements.

• Supervise and manage matrixed reporting teams to foster project advancement in conjunction with team supervisors and internal leadership.

• Work alongside each project team to procure necessary materials and provide essential procurement support for engineering initiatives.

• Present project financials and health metrics to the Operations Manager teams on a weekly basis to identify potential issues and develop mitigation strategies.

• Offer leadership, guidance, mentorship, and training to project teams and staff members.

• Assist in the creation, adherence to, and negotiation of contracts with internal and external stakeholders.

• Facilitate discussions regarding project expectations to ensure that project leads (engineers) comprehend the project workflow, scheduling, and budget requirements necessary to achieve objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong organizational capabilities and systems, coupled with the capacity to comprehend, modify, and establish project workflows to guarantee team success.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of project finance and project control principles and best practices.

• Willingness to travel domestically up to 25%, including but not limited to quarterly visits to Amped I HQ for strategic planning discussions.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a 4-year ABET-accredited university is mandatory.

• Project Management Certification or equivalent documented PM training is preferred.

• Experience in project management related to the design, procurement, and construction of Power Transmission and Distribution assets, particularly within substations, is required.

• Strongly preferred is experience in Protection & Controls engineering design to ensure a robust technical understanding of projects and workflows.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License is highly preferred, though not mandatory.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Project Manager for relay protection and control design of high voltage 12-500 kV substation projects is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans, along with access to telemedicine services.

• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company matching contributions.

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation days, sick leave, and personal time off.

• Paid Company Holidays: Company-sponsored holidays plus one floating holiday.

• Family Support: Paid leave policies for maternity, paternity, adoption, and foster care placements.

• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic and supplemental life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Flexible Scheduling: Options for remote work and adaptable work hours.