Sr. Project Manager- Construction

TEN is an independent energy services company that provides energy projects to government, K12, higher education, healthcare, and large commercial customers. We help our clients make their buildings more efficient, make their cities smarter, and make their operations more resilient.

TEN brings the latest technology, new engineering ideas, and creative solutions to deliver projects quickly and efficiently.

Part of the Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc. (DLH) family of companies, TEN has the capacity to deliver, finance, and guarantee all levels of projects and technology applications.

The Principal Project Manager will report to TEN’s Director of Construction. A Principle Project Manager (PRINC PM) is accountable for the management and oversight of all assigned project construction activities taking place at assigned TEN (The Efficiency Network) project sites. The PRINC PM will be responsible for project scope delivery, adherence to or improvement of project budgets and ensuring projects are delivered to each Customer’s satisfaction, on time. Through their management of and participation in onsite management, the PRINC PM will ensure that the worksite is safe, supervised and managed in an effective and efficient manner. Maintaining and managing daily communications and directing the activities of all subcontractors are also key to the success of the PRINC PM and to the company’s projects. The PRINC PM must be prepared to travel to Customer sites and may be required to manage shift and/or weekend operations required to meet Customer needs. Project travel may require short-term and/or long-term site coverage.

Location: Hybrid in Pittsburgh, PA and south of Pittsburgh, PA

Responsibilities

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Ensure that all key parties are current on project status and concerns through a regular communication rhythm. This includes but is not limited to TEN’s Director of Construction, VP, Construction, and the assigned project delivery team;

Coordinate environmental (noise, dust, etc.) concerns and ensure construction activities do not interfere with Customer operations. Projects may be constructed in occupied facilities during normal operating times;

Prepare project work schedules. Two-week look-ahead schedules will be given to the customer each week in order to apprise Customer of upcoming construction activities. This two-week look-ahead will be continuously monitored and will be revised two days prior to weekly meetings;

Coordinate between subcontractors and Customer(s) to ensure efficient site operations by all parties;

Supervise the installation of construction projects and facility improvements by outside subcontractors. Supervise vendors and subcontractors to ensure quality and safety control, including projects that are delivered on time and within budget while meeting or exceeding the Customers’ expectations;

Analyze site and/or installation conflicts and offer alternative solutions for consideration. Manage conflicts to resolution;

Coordinate material deliveries with the Customer, vendors, or subcontractors to not interfere with operations. Coordinate the flow of materials on site and arrange for their safe and secure storage. This includes maintaining all areas of assigned projects (e.g., temporary or customer provided storage, waste disposal, etc.) in a neat and organized manner;

Attend and lead, where necessary, weekly jobsite construction meetings as required. Document and distribute to the project team;

Maintain project files in an organized manner. Experience with Procore and/or eBuilder preferred;

Foster effective customer, subcontractor, vendor relationships at multiple levels and project phases;

Collaborate with TEN’s Project Team to prepare and maintain all forms of project presentations, documentation, and material;

Promote safety through the communication and enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, interact with TEN’s Safety Manager to evaluate project risk, and conformance with other relevant laws, site, and customer specific safety manuals, etc.;

Ensure that all environmental regulations, codes, by-laws, and policies are being followed by all project personnel on site;

Ensure all required permitting and bonding is in place prior to construction;

Assist with, and when required, conduct weekly job site safety meetings with TEN Employees and Subcontractors. Prepare and provide documentation of meetings;

Provide input to the development team regarding the development of project scopes and, subcontractor selection, and measurement and verification planning and measuring and weekly project scheduling;

Assist with the measurement & verification or rebate analysis process (if necessary) for metering before and after energy efficiency installations occur;

Coordinate and participate in the complete commissioning/testing of new systems and retrofits to existing systems and document results;

Review subcontractor and supplier invoices (including claims and extras) for accuracy;

Assist with all necessary inspections that need to be carried out by local authorities and with approvals that need to be obtained;

Monitor progress of construction as it compares with approved schedule(s) and report any variances to TEN’s Construction leadership;

Support the project team with routine reporting and reforecast all assigned project budgets and communicate those to TEN’s Construction leadership;

Regular updates of all “as-built” files and project contract documents;

Create and distribute progress reports daily;

Ensure an inspection of the work area prior to installation of protective covering to identify and document the current condition of Customer facility equipment and general state of facility cleanliness;

Enforce subcontractor cleanliness of the work site caused by TEN and/or subcontractor employees on a continuous basis throughout the project. Workspaces include those areas immediately under and adjacent to the work site. The subcontractor shall be handling the construction debris, while the PM1 is to assure that ancillary dirt and dust is non-existent, while assuring that all installed equipment is safe and operational for customer facility personnel;

Assist with assuring that all subcontractors possess all required licenses, employee clearances, identification badges and qualifications to carry out the work;

Record the progress of work using photography, streamed video/videotape etc. to thoroughly document the job;

Integrate a lifetime Customer Relationship;

Communicate with the project team regarding project drawings, RFI’s, and Material Submittals, in Procore or other relevant Customer files;

Deliver projects with the highest customer satisfaction possible without jeopardizing project gross margins.

ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Assist TEN team members in the development of energy efficient or construction projects by collecting site and pertinent building and systems data required;

Trouble-shoot problems arising on-site;

Identify and analyze energy conservation projects (as needed) with a specific focus upon efficient application of building systems;

May evaluate additional energy and infrastructure project improvement opportunities;

Assist with the surveying of buildings and identification of energy efficiency projects including working with subcontractors to firm up pricing for energy efficiency projects;

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 10 or more years’ experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

The ideal Candidate will possess:

Entrepreneurial spirit and mindset;

Understanding of energy efficiency building opportunities;

Understanding of project estimating, especially as it relates to building mechanical and electrical system installations;

Appreciation for and understanding of the information required by customers to make energy efficiency decisions, particularly the cost of installing energy efficiency projects;

Ability to identify and validate the incremental cost of all energy efficiency projects;

Ability to work well with other team members to drive company growth and success;

Knowledge of engineering and construction practices in retrofit / renovation applications obtained through demonstrated experience;

Strong customer focus with well-developed customer relations skills;

Ability to represent the company in a professional manner;

Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills;

Ability to organize multiple priorities and to set and meet personal goals and deadlines;

Confidence and ability to work under pressure;

Ability to use a computer, word processing, presentation, spread sheeting software and mobile applications;

Experience with Procore, eBuilder and Microsoft Project is preferred;

Ability to update and develop project schedules;

Ability to work with diversified workforce;

Additional qualifications in business or risk management a plus;

Prior relevant experiences in the energy industry are not mandatory but are a plus.

Excellent interpersonal skills;

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation.