Engineering Project Manager

Job Code: 2025-400-002

Division: Operations

FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time

Position Based In: Hiram

Apply Before: 02/10/2025

Job Summary:

The Project Manager position will handle organizing, scheduling, tracking and budgeting all activities and resources required to plan, design, permit and construct electric infrastructure projects. The position will also be responsible for ensuring the completion of electric infrastructure projects on-time and within authorized budgets. The position will be required to work closely with internal GreyStone Management, external consultants, contractors, members, government authorities and stakeholders to coordinate activities, develop and manage project schedules and identify issues, concerns and obstacles that must be addressed and resolved to advance the project. In addition, the selected individual will control project scope through the change order/amendment process. Other duties will include: developing and archiving periodic performance and financial reports regarding project status and reviewing project expenditures such as third party labor invoices, contractor timesheets, customer construction contributions and internal accounting transactions.

The Project Manager will be responsible for organizing and scheduling meetings and conference calls to coordinate work activities and assign responsibilities to each entity having work responsibility in the project such as design, engineering, permitting and construction of the project.

The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating with GreyStone Engineering Manager regarding the reconciliation of project expenditures to project budgets, the true-up of project expenditures with member construction contributions and any final billings or refunds due to third parties. This position will also be responsible for coordinating with Finance regarding the verification of project accounting transactions.

The Project Manager will be responsible for working closely with GreyStone Engineering Manager to organize and assemble electric infrastructure project and blanket budgeting and scheduling information for the purposes of developing and documenting the Construction Work Plan.

The Project Manager will be responsible for responding to inquiries from GreyStone Management regarding the Construction Work Plan and large capital projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the principal interface between Project Engineering/Field Engineering, Finance and Operations to initiate, plan, execute, and monitor/control the construction work plan.

• Develop budgets, create and document project performance, status and financial reports.

• Organize project work activities into work priorities and schedules for the engineering department.
• Understand RUS work plan and construction borrowing and loan requirements.
• Understand and evaluate engineering designs, material specifications, design cost estimates,
• Communicate verbally and in written form project information to internal GreyStone employees, GreyStone members, government entities and third party builders and developers.
• Understand zoning, site plan and environmental permitting processes and procedures of federal, state and local governments.
• Understand the permitting and provision process of Local and State Department of Transportation organizations.
• Understand how to use project management and Microsoft office software. Specifically Monday.com web application.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement project management processes and techniques to improve the efficiency and enhancement of project management, tracking, reporting and documentation within the department.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Civil engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field from an accredited institution will also be considered.

• Three to Five years of large project management related experience is required.
• Five to seven years of large project management related experience is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Georgia is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate the activities and work closely with several different parties on large infrastructure projects.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess the ability to use analytical, financial and project management software.
• Knowledge of Rural Utility Services (RUS) construction standards beneficial.
• Knowledge of NESC and other applicable codes and standards beneficial.
• Displays professionalism within and without the department.
• Is positive, constructive and professional in all interactions.
• Accepts coaching and seeks opportunities to develop and improve both technical and human relations skills.
• Positively promotes and supports the company’s culture and values.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, concepts, practices, and theories.
• Must satisfactorily pass the EMC's employment physical examination and required drug screens.
• Requires a valid Georgia driver's license.

Physical Demands (if applicable):

Work place is a combination of office and occasional fieldwork. Must have the eyesight and manual dexterity to operate a personal computer. Must be available for after hour standby rotation.