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Job Description

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

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.

Job Benefits

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