ESD Project Manager III – Transportation Electri

Immediate W2 contract position available in Richland, Washington.

Estimated Duration: 11+ months

Job description:

This Project Manager position is specifically focused on transportation electrification projects. The company is dedicated to sustainability and community development. By expanding EV infrastructure in rural areas, the company aims to reduce carbon emissions, bolster local economies, and provide residents and travelers with enhanced transportation options. This role will provide professional-level planning and leadership to effectively plan, control, and monitor large-scale projects, ensuring safe, high-quality execution within schedule and budget constraints. Additionally, the Project Manager will ensure all activities adhere to company standards and procedures, maintaining strict compliance with regulatory and grant requirements.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Apply project management techniques to lead, plan, schedule, and optimize resources for construction and other large-scale projects.
• Ensure high-quality project execution and effectively resolve schedule delays and conflicts.
  Lead, mentor, guide, and collaborate with individuals of diverse personalities and work styles to achieve successful outcomes.
• Ensure timely and effective resolution of schedule delays and conflicts.
• Develop, maintain, and closely monitor project budgets to ensure timely and expected completion of projects.
• Regularly monitor project progress and deliver comprehensive status reports.
• Exercise sound judgment in decision-making, manage risk, and ensure compliance with all policies, laws, and regulations.
• Develop and maintain long-range project strategies and plans.
• Interface regularly with stakeholders, project vendors, and management to ensure alignment and proper progress and focus.
• Prepare and deliver written and oral communications to senior management and other groups.
• Align project activities and ensure accurate reporting in adherence with grant guidelines.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree: From an accredited college or university in a technology or business discipline, with at least 10 years of construction project management experience.
OR
Associate’s Degree: From an accredited college or university, with at least 12 years of construction project management experience in lieu of a degree.
OR
High School Diploma/GED: With at least 14 years of construction project management experience.

Required abilities and skills:

• Advanced proficiency with project management techniques, Microsoft office and project management software.
• Strong planning, organizational, written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively resolve high-risk issues.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale construction projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and regulatory standards, along with expertise in the construction bidding process and working with construction firms.

Desired abilities and skills:

• Experience with WSDOT NEVI (National EV Infrastructure) and ZEVIP (Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program).
• Experience with site lease agreements
• Thorough knowledge and experience with state and federal grant compliance.
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM