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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