Reference #: 81751dbd-7db0-4257-8037-cfa7608c1c4a Description

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager in our Power & Energy Business Unit. GAI is an established Mid-Atlantic engineering firm with growing presence in the Southwest. GAI's Power Business Unit focuses on developing and supporting Energy, Institutional, Industrial, and Manufacturing clients. An ideal candidate's opportunities would include developing client and business relationships and providing staff management, electric distribution networks, and civil engineering expertise across a diverse range of multi-discipline design and construction projects. This position is eligible for GAI's flexible hybrid and/or remote work schedules and a Sign-on Bonus (for direct applicants to GAI). Responsibilities: Building solid relationships with Energy, Institutional, Industrial, and Manufacturing clients and internal clients within GAI's Business Sectors. Leading business development pursuits, developing statements of qualifications and proposed project scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and fees. Developing a solid understanding of and marketing the services GAI performs. Collaborating, developing, and executing our business plan. Serving as a primary seller/doer for the Civil and Environmental / Power Delivery Engineering Business Sectors throughout our active service territories, with specific focus on electric and gas resiliency programs. Providing design, management, and technical direction and oversight associated with on multi-discipline design and construction projects. Leading teams to successfully execute all assigned projects. Working with Accounting staff to monitor and control project costs and billings to meet budgeted profit. General Characteristics Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to anticipate and solve problems. Practice activities and culture. Sets priorities and reconciles directions from competing interests. Leads projects with complex features with work performed directly, or by others. Integrates engineering economics and risk analysis into the solutions of complex engineering problems. Integrates solutions to complex problems across specialty areas. Demonstrates leadership. Minimum Years of Experience Minimum of 18 years of total engineering or technical experience, with at least 10 of those years serving as a Project Manager leading and directing projects or portfolios, preferably with an engineering consulting organization or similar professional. Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering or applicable technical discipline as required. Advanced technical degree or MBA is strongly preferred. Certification/Licensure Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred or desire to obtain. Technical Responsibilities Required mathematical skills are commensurate with the technical or engineering discipline practiced (e.g., engineering calculations, design, etc.) Demonstrated mastery of fundamental project management financial concepts, including developing pricing, cost budget monitoring, calculating profit, etc. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of software as needed to successfully perform the duties described here, including MS Office Suite applications and software, CAD programs, document management systems, database software, HR Systems, internet software, and reporting tools related to databases. Experience with Deltek for Professional Services as a Project Management / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Platform, including Client Relationship Management applications is preferred. Project and Task Management Approximately 40% of job duties are dedicated to project management and 10% to technical delivery. Delivers scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety and profitability of all projects or portfolios managed. Plans and manages multidisciplinary projects of high value with high-risk profiles or a portfolio of multiple pr jects. Directly manages over $5 million per year of total billings and portfolios of higher value. The maximum individual project size is $5 million without prior approval of the President. Projects managed are typically time-sensitive, unique and /or very complex, of significant magnitude, scope, and difficulty. Demonstrated expertise in the development of project schedules, cost budgets and understanding and analysis of the financial data. Works closely with Project Controls staff to monitor and control project cost and billings to meet budget profit, to analyze project and portfolio performance data on an on-going basis, and to develop recovery plans as needed. Has in-depth understanding of project and/or portfolio goals, drivers, strategies, risks, and opportunities. Understands the company's businesses, competing projects or portfolios, and profit impact of decisions. Business Development Responsibilities Up to 40% of job duties may be dedicated to Business Development. Often serves as a primary seller/doer for a client or group and leads significant business development pursuits. Acts as senior company representative to the client, in the community and with contractors. Provides guidance and oversight for significant projects or a portfolio of client projects managed by multiple PMs. Leads contract negotiations with clients, with assistance from senior management. Engage, become a technical liaison, and expand network within industry electric grid resiliency groups. Supervisory Responsibilities Assembles and leads large project teams covering several specialties with staff from more than one office and work in several locations. Serves as mentor to all levels of PMs and technical staff, as applicable. Communication Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate and communicate with and garner support from key stakeholders and staff. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical reports and procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and other business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Travel Requirements Must be able to travel to GAI and client office locations as needed. Travel requirement is estimated at up to 25%. Why GAI? At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth. GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. Benefits To Working at GAI Include: Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire) New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays 401k