GDS Associates, Inc. has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior Project Manager as part of the system design and planning team referred to as Hi-Line Engineering. The Senior Project Manager will have direct contact with clients and will travel to project sites as needed to meet client needs. This project will be a fully remote position that will require reporting to the project site 3-5 days per week. This position will specifically entail providing onsite construction management and leadership supporting of a large electric undergrounding construction project in the Florida Panhandle that is expected to last two to three years. In addition, the position may also include development of project or study plans with economic evaluation, preparing technical reports, cost analyses, in conjunction with development and giving presentations. Knowledge of project designs, plans, and specifications are integral to this position and construction management experience with Federal Government and DoD US Military projects is a plus.

The Senior Project Manager organizes, directs and controls highly complex electric utility projects, from concept through design, specifications, construction and closeout of the project: develops complex electrical engineering designs, specifications, and cost estimates: prepares written reports for electric utility maintenance and construction programs associated with various projects and facilities. The Senior Project Manager also has responsibility to solicit new work from existing clients, solicit new clients, and prepare proposal to RFPs. Specific technical task assignments may include:

Develop and prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects requiring engineering capability in the electric utility industry.

• Scheduled numerous construction activities with the electric-utility owner and the on-site owner who is also scheduling civil, water, wastewater, and building construction.
• Help to ensure construction meets the utilities' materials standards, equipment specifications, and operating procedures.
• Working knowledge of overcurrent protection of electrical systems.
• Work with and provide guidance for the utilities' customers for the efficient use of electric energy, in establishing utilities service requirements, fault current protection, load management and demand control, power factor correction, and systems safety and protection schemes.
• Develop and give presentations relating to the construction project, budgeting, and scheduling.

Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering (with power option or equivalent experience). Other engineering degrees will be considered as well if the applicant has past experience with construction management of large Federal Government or DoD US Military projects.
• Minimum 12 years increasingly responsible electric utility engineering and project management experience.
• Registration as a professional engineer is desired, but not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of electrical theory, design parameters and applicable codes and regulations as applied to electrical utility distribution, transmission, generation, and/or telecommunications facilities.
• Knowledge of major utility operations and engineering: data processing engineering applications: value engineering and capital investment decision analysis.
• Ability to work independently on major engineering projects concurrently.
• Ability to compose clear and accurate technical reports, communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information in a manner consistent with the essential job functions: ability to make effective oral presentations; using state-of-the-art technologies.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with other departments and outside agents.
• Ability to understand and verbalize contract issues both in writing and orally.
• Ability to create drawings and write specifications, prepare cost estimates, prepare construction contracts and request for proposals.
• Ability to supervise and lead project team.
• Ability to delegate, assign tasks to project team.
• Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include sitting for extended periods of time and operating assigned office equipment.
• Ability to solicit new work from existing and new clients.

Special Requirements:

• Background check will be required, and the candidate will have to obtain a Military Base Access Identification card for access to the primary work location: (DBIDS: ).

GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is not available for visa sponsorship.

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $132,000 - $160,000 (annualized USD). The typical salary range for this position is just one component of the firm's total compensation package.

Your Compensation and Benefits:

• Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)
• Competitive Pay
• Excellent Health Insurance Benefits
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement