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Associate Director - Project Management

Associate Director - Project Management

UlteigSacramento, CA, United States
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Director - Project Management for the Power Lifeline Sector. The Associate Director will be responsible for a portion of the Power Lifeline Sector (LLS) project management department and its associated P&L. This includes department strategic direction, delivery, profitability, and performance for portfolio, program, and project management within the Power LLS. Additionally, this role may include management responsibility for high visibility and complex projects critical to meeting strategic company goals. This role will ensure organizational alignment and clarity and successfully support and execute the department and LLS's short and long-term strategies, business plans, and strategic objectives.

What You'll Do

Team Building & People Development

  • Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that supports retention, connectivity, and engagement
  • Coach, mentor, and develop staff through training, career development discussions, succession planning, and growth opportunities
  • Lead regular team and 1 : 1 meetings, quarterly reviews, and performance evaluations, including merit, bonus, and promotion decisions
  • Support workforce planning by evaluating capacity and skillsets, promoting cross-team collaboration, and aligning resources with business needs
  • Partner with HR in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding to support company-wide growth

Department Performance

  • Lead and supervise all aspects of project execution by directing the project management teams accountable for project specific scopes, stakeholder management, schedules, budgets, and quality across large portfolios of work
  • Monitor and approve team budgets, including revenue, profitability, and indirect expenses (training, recognition, events, etc.)
  • Provide direction and supervision to ensure alignment with individual, team, and organizational performance goals and financial metrics
  • Champion the use of Ulteig project management tools, standards, and industry best practices
  • Promote continuous improvement by sharing and implementing lessons learned across teams
  • Ensure compliance with Ulteig's governance policies and procedures
  • Business Development & Strategic Leadership

  • Collaborate with other Power LLS Associate Directors, Power LLS Leadership, Enterprise Operational Services (EOS), and Shared Services to ensure that strategies and actions align across the enterprise
  • Partner with the sales team to drive revenue growth, manage profitability, and expand services with current and prospective clients
  • Support proposal efforts on contracts, work orders, MSAs, and NDAs in coordination with the Proposal Development Team and technical staff
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Drive digital transformation by promoting innovative tools, data-driven insights, and technology adoption to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency
  • Contribute to cross-functional teams on strategic company and department initiatives
  • Project Execution and Operations

  • Manage our largest and most complex, multi-disciplinary projects from initiation through close-out including engineering, field services, procurement, and construction management scopes for the Power Lifeline Sector
  • Coordinate matrixed execution teams to ensure resources are focused on the right activity at the right time to meet project schedules
  • Lead project meetings, progress reviews, and problem-solving sessions, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and effectively
  • Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards, contract requirements, and client expectations
  • Develop and implement detailed project plans, including risk management and mitigation strategies
  • Apply strong contract strategy knowledge to align prime and client agreements for successful project delivery
  • Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations to support project scope, schedule, and budget objectives
  • Professionalism and Client Focus

  • Represent Ulteig with professionalism and a customer-first mindset
  • Demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, priority setting, and organizational skills in achieving results
  • Pursue continuous improvement and self-development to maintain high levels of expertise, integrity, and commitment
  • What We Expect from You

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of project management experience, with significant background in engineering projects, power industry experience required, and EPC experience preferred
  • Technical engineering knowledge, with the ability to understand and coordinate solutions for complex challenges required
  • PE, PMP, CCM or equivalent certification preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with a proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams responsible for delivering program and project management, field services, engineering, operations, and procurement scopes
  • Analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in high-pressure situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic, and collaborative attitude
  • Excellent presentation and verbal / written communications skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Planview Adaptive Work, Microsoft Dynamics), with advanced understanding and experience of scheduling and cost planning
  • Must have authorization to work permanently in the US
  • As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

    What You Can Expect from Ulteig

    Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees -for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

    We offer our team members :

  • Flexible Workplace
  • Employee Ownership
  • Competitive Pay
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Collaborative Environment
  • Innovative Culture
  • Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

    At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

    If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

    Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

    ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

    Additional Opportunity Details :

    Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $155,500 - $210,300

  • Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role
  • This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

    Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies : to protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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