Proposal Engineer - Japan / Philippines / Thailand x3

PROJECT MANAGER 

Airswift is seeking a Project Manager to manage multiple Telecom projects, working with our client’s internal customers, generation plants, transmission, distribution and facilities as well as solar sites. This individual will work in the Telecommunications Department and collaborate with the internal teams on the private infrastructure bringing communication to T&D & substations on the grid to expand their services. This is an initial one-year contract position (with potential extension) based in St. Petersburg, FL. The schedule is hybrid, allowing the PM to work in-office (or in-field) twice/week and from home the remainder of the week.  

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 

• Managing projects pertaining to transmission and substations, tower projects, fiber projects 

• Managing 30-40 projects simultaneously (most are small, some large)  

• Maintaining the telecom field on schedule  

• Run meetings with Telecom Department and other business units 

• Take excellent notes and provide to project teams after each meeting 

• Work closely with Telecom Technicians and Implementation Coordinator on daily/weekly activities, with other PMs on current and upcoming projects 

EQUIPMENT TO BE FAMILIAR WITH:  

• Ciena / DMX (Transport) 

• JMUX / ICON (substation transport) 

• Cisco (routers and switches) 

• Nokia Radio (microwave - RF) 

• Cambium (RF) 

• Fiber - single mode, multimode, ADSS, OPGW 

• DC Plants (48 vdc and 130 vdc) 

• Fuse panels (48 vdc and 130 vdc) 

• OPGW (Major Plus!) 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Microsoft TEAMS, word, excel, outlook 

• Using the internet 

• Experience working in any of the following industries: Utilities, Transmission, Distribution, Telecom 

• Experience managing fiber projects, working with union employees 

NICE TO HAVE EXPERIENCE: 

• JIRA ---- nice to have  

• Primavera (P6) 

• Remedy or ServiceNow 

• Power BI - pulling reports 

• PMP (project management) --- not a deal breaker if they don't have the certification 

• Construction management experience having to deal with tower construction, fiber installation, telecom, transmission, control houses (not homes, condos, commercial facilities) 

 

SOFT SKILLS: 

• Problem solver 

• Good negotiation skills to work between customers and telecom 

• Organized 

• Positive attitude 

• Familiar with Agile terms 

• Fast learner 

• Not afraid to ask questions 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelors Degree 

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience. 

• Minimum 2 years of project management using Jira to manage project workload.  

• Working Knowledge in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving; Project related work experience; Risk Management; Project Leadership; Proven Collaborative Team Member. 

• Required to drive to office and site visits – not required to drive Company vehicle  

• Minimal physical labor (minimal lifting). Able to life 50 lbs.  

• Work hours: 40 hours; flexible schedule 

• Will there be OT in this position? Yes 

• Estimated hours over 40 hours week: 5-10 hours/week  

• Hybrid, number of days in office: 2 in office (can include site visits) 

• Mileage will be reimbursed 

• Per Diem?: No 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Utility & telecom Technical Certifications Training; PMI (PMP or CAPM) Certification; CMII certificates 

• Knowledge with working in P6 (scheduling program) 

• Experience in utility & telecom industry 

• Knowledge in construction management 

NON-NEGOTIABLE: 

• Local candidates (If candidate is not local, they can relocate on their own expense -- Company will not pay for MOB) 

• Work in-office 2 days a week. Mandatory meetings on Tuesdays, other day is your choice. If you are at a building or site visit, this counts as one of the "in-office" days. 

• No background issues 

• REQUIRED NERC CIP 7-year background check 

• No issues walking on rocks or steps in a substation yard 

Senior Project Manager

Airswift is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join one of our energy clients in Plainfield, IN on an initial one-year contract basis. This position is responsible for the management of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure all project success factors are met, including but not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration. In addition, this position is highly involved in the funding management and budgeting of the project / program responsible. This position will work directly with a full project team daily that includes Project Controls, Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate, Environmental, Permitting & Community/Public Engagement to name a few.
This position typically will be assigned “Green” projects typically ranging from $50 to $250M with a moderate to high level of complexity. These projects typically involve complex but mature technology, moderate scope complexity, and stakeholders that include facility and department level personnel in addition to Senior Management, and possibly the Board of Directors and External Agencies. The PM serves as the unifying agent providing leadership, management, direction, coordination, and control of the overall project in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of the Company.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Project Management – 25%

• Establish and maintain communications among all project/program’s stakeholders.
• Structure, lead, and/or assist in leading all project-related meetings and reports required to ensure open communication between all team members, key stakeholders, and management (regular project reviews, kickoff meetings, weekly reports & monthly reports) and to properly report project status.
• Assure that Project Plan, all appropriate reports and reporting means are developed and managed according to PMCoE Standards.
• Coordination with the various internal and external organizations that are providing services to the project (development, engineering, project controls, estimating, construction management, supply
• chain, legal, EHS, QA/QC, operations, communications, regulatory, security, fuels, transmission, etc.).
• The PM manages all matrixed members of the team daily and is responsible for assuring all project deliverables (KPIs) are being met.

Project Planning – 40%

• Plan the project(s) assigned to, including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality aspect of the project.
• Drive the process of project planning including scope definition, estimating, schedule formation and monitoring, cost control measures, procurement/contracting strategies, equipment selection, vendor selection, start-up and commissioning plans, and integration processes. This includes project planning and execution activities like scope definition, detailed design, construction, start-up and commissioning, turnover to operations, and warranty management.

Project Execution – 25%

• Execute projects according to plan within designed scope, cost and schedule limits. Includes objectives, stakeholders, scope, roles and responsibilities, assumptions and constraints, deliverables, WBS, schedule, external communication, regulatory strategy, procurement strategy, contractor and supplier strategy, resource plan, budget, lessons learned, risk plan, quality plan, safety plan, environmental plan, security plan, integration plan, data management plan, communications and reporting plan, change management, and project close out.

Presentation – 10%

• Ability to create, develop and deliver project / business case presentations to Senior Management and project sponsors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical field.
• 16+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• 10+ years of Transmission Project Management experience executing both new & rebuild/expansion of Substations & Transmission Lines.
• PMCoE recommends PMP within 24 months of placement
• Expertise to Strong Expertise in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving; Project related work experience; Risk Management; Leadership; Oversight
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications
 

• High School, Associate, Bachelor, Masters – business (MBA), project management, or equivalent
• Licenses, certifications or registrations: PMI (PMP) / CMII / AACE / Utility Technical Certifications, Contractors License, Professional Engineer License
• Utility Experience; Construction Management knowledge; Expertise to Strong Expertise in project related Scheduling, Cost Controls, Quality, Risk, Primavera (P6) scheduling; Advanced knowledge/experience in Microsoft office products including OneNote, SharePoint, Outlook, and Excel Pivot Tables.

Additional Information
 

• Required to wear FR clothing and EH rated boots. Company will provide a hard hat and non-prescriptive safety glasses.
• Will this worker work in the field, plant, lab or office environment? Field and office.
• Will this worker encounter any hazardous work conditions? Yes, they will need to visit active construction zones within a substation and in public area for transmission line projects.
• Will this worker be required to drive as part of their duties? Yes

One of Airswift's partners in the nuclear industry is hiring a class of future Licensed Reactor Operators!

BUSINESS PROFILE
They are a public-owned company, which means not only more stability and clear career path, but also a heavy focus on safety. The organization prioritizes the well-being of their staff, being less considerate of profit when it comes to decision-making.

Employment retainment is key for this company: they will make sure to have you around for the long run, providing more and more educational opportunities and room for growth not only within the organization, but on the nuclear industry as a whole.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The incumbent is responsible for the operation of the reactor and station equipment ensuring safe and efficient operation of the nuclear plant in accordance with State and Federal Regulations, Plant Operating License, and Station Procedures while meeting the electrical power needs of the company.

The candidate will also go through the company's eighteen-month training and, after meeting the class requirements, will obtain the Reactor Operator (RO) or Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license. Once certified, the employee will have short and long-term incentives added to their compensation. The bonuses vary depending on the experience and on the license obtained. 


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
•    The candidate has at least three years of power plant experience. Up to 18 months of this experience may be credited by academic equivalence as defined in the most recent version of the Institute of Nuclear Power.
•    The candidate possesses a high school diploma or equivalent.
•     Operations (INPO) ACAD that provides guidelines for initial license candidate's eligibility. The candidate must also have at least six months at CNS.
Additionally, operations experience is required, as defined below:
•    6 months performing plant operational duties as a Non-Licensed Operator (NLO) on site.
    OR
•    12 months performing plant operational duties as a NLO at another Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) facility.
    OR
•    6 months performing plant operational duties as an ACTIVE licensed RO at another BWR facility.
    OR
•    24 months in position equivalent to the RO position at a military reactor. Equivalent military positions are defined as one of the following: RO, Engineering Watch Supervisor (EWS)/Engineering Officer Of the Watch (EOOW),Propulsion Plant Watch Officer (PPWO)/Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor (PPWS).