Joint Use Design Project Manager - REMOTE WORK

Joint Use Design Project Manager - REMOTE WORK

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Orbital Engineering's Utility Services Department partners with Utility and Communication Companies in Engineering and Construction operations for Joint Use Pole Attachment Programs (JU), Distribution Engineering Design Projects, and Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC) programs, such as the Pennsylvania Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Program (LTIIP).

This Joint Use Project Manager position will directly support projects within the Utility Services Department pole attachment application process and power delivery improvement process. The team is also responsible for analyzing requests for attachment to client's poles and network reliability improvements on client's electric distribution systems. The staff also support GIS data analytics, creation of notifications, work orders, invoicing, and financial reports utilizing enterprise resource planning software.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking an individual with Joint Use experience to serve in a Project Manager role and be based in a REMOTE WORK position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of team personnel to deliver projects on time and on budget while accomplishing the goals and objectives of the projects.
• Manages team productivity and ensures projects our closed out and invoiced accordingly
• Directs and/or provides technical leadership to team for engineering design and construction functions within assigned projects
• Supports leadership team with client onboarding, contract negotiations, and extended relationship development to grow Orbital Joint Use business
• Responsible for development of customer proposals, including detailed technical scope, schedule, budget, and resource management.
• Regularly interfaces directly with clients or contractors to ensure department projects are executed in alignment with scope
• Communicate potential strategic initiatives or team risks to internal management team
• Regularly works with internal stakeholders to ensure team has necessary resources to remain productive and effective
• Completes quality assurance practices on team deliverables to ensure highest quality product possible
• Responsible for the performance, for both production and financial, of the projects you are assigned. Monitors team performance via current Orbital and departmental tools and work management systems.
• Ensure Orbital's QA/QC process is followed to validate all project deliverables prior to submission to the client.
• Utilizes thorough understanding of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines to manage team through engineering designs (Pole Replacements, Communication Space Rearrangements, Joint-Use Design) for possible joint-use or make-ready construction
• Provide timely feedback and technical guidance to less experienced team members in order to improve overall design quality and increase efficiency.
• Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way
• Ability to analyze field collected data (including imagery) and accurately update applicable software packages for successful design implementation
• Regularly utilizes Client proprietary software packages or equipment to complete daily responsibilities in the engineering design workflow process, may include facilitating new attachment permitting process
• Communicate with others, including co-workers and clients, to agree on the best solution for engineering design
• Accountable for work assigned and responsible for completing work on project schedule and within project budget while regularly communicating status with management team
• Frequently communicates with Client(s) on engineering design to best determine the most cost-effective solution for their project
• Provides timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted
• Supports with creating training documentation on technical topics, as well as Client and Orbital processes and procedures. Trains other team members as requested by Management.
• Can transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record the data which is found in an organized manner
• Work is primarily office based but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design process
• Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment
• Will be required to attend meetings at clients' sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline with 5+ years of experience in the utility industry, engineering design, and/or project management.
• Project Management experience of 2+ years
• Thorough and working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction
• Experience in managing multiple projects with competing priorities while maintain schedule and budget
• Ability to negotiate and develop relationships with current and new clients or contracting parties
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process improvements with measurable results in moving a departmental initiative forward
• Successful candidate must have exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Skills required for this role include but are not limited to being detail-oriented, strong organization skills and excellent written as well as verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining an effective team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications
• Experience with analyzing data and preparing departmental financial reporting
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawing/schematics
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver's license with insurance
• This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.
• Demonstrated experience serving in a QA/QC role in a Joint Use / Make Ready design environment.
• Supports the program adaptation to new design changes (ex: client standard or regulatory changes). Helps identify potential design/process issues and recommend improvements where relevant.
• Proficiency with NESC requirements
• Ability to interpret client design standards and readily apply them to design deliverables.
• Ability to convey, verbally and electronically, constructive feedback to junior team members in order to remedy design deficiencies.
• Must be an organized person who can keep data organized from start to finish on a project
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pole loading (Spida Calc, O-Calc, Pole Foreman, or Katapult) or other construction modeling software (AutoCAD) is beneficial
• Knowledge of industry utility or joint-use software (SPANS, NJUNS, IkeGPS) for make-ready engineering and construction is beneficial
• Familiar with Design and Checking practices for engineering drawings and deliverables
• Familiar with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications
• Preferred previous experience completing Joint-Use Make Ready designs

Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

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