Engineering Project Manager III
Contract Duration: Contract through 06/28/2027 (High potential for extension)
Location: Edina, MN (Primary); Duluth, MN; Minneapolis, MN; Houston, TX (least preferred)
Work Schedule: Hybrid (On-site: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | Remote: Wednesday, Friday
Position Overvie
wClient is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager III to oversee small to mid-scale CORE Electrical projects from initiation through closeout. This role provides leadership in engineering, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project management activities, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality objectives. The Project Manager III will coordinate a small team of technical staff and provide critical project insights to management to support strategic decision-making
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Key Responsibiliti
- esLead the planning, execution, and closeout of electrical engineering projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and budget goal
- s.Translate organizational objectives into actionable project plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders (environment, safety, quality, land, legal, supply chain, etc.
- ).Provide technical and business guidance for project documentation and approval
- s.Ensure project scope definitions comply with regulatory, environmental, and safety standard
- s.Manage project changes, risks, and deliver regular updates to management and stakeholder
- s.Facilitate communication among engineering consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to resolve technical issue
- s.Oversee material and equipment specification, procurement, and requisitionin
- g.Support tendering, contract award, and administration processes for engineering and construction contract
- s.Provide field support during construction and commissioning activitie
- s.Maintain thorough and timely project documentation and manage project closeout procedure
- s.Mentor and guide junior staff to develop technical and project management skill
s.
Scope of W
- orkManage capital maintenance or pipeline projects ranging from small to mid-scale budge
- ts.Apply project management best practices (PMI/PMBOK) and enterprise standar
- ds.Collaborate on varied project activities requiring high-level planning, coordination, and problem-solvi
- ng.Represent the company in interactions with external partners, regulators, contractors, and stakeholde
- rs.Drive continuous improvement in project management and engineering process
es.
Key Cont
- actsProject Sponsors: Ensure alignment on project scope and anticipated sp
- end.Project Teams: Facilitate communication and information flow among engineers, consultants, and contract
- ors.Stakeholders: Maintain engagement with environment, safety, quality, land, legal, and supply chain te
- ams.Contractors/Consultants: Provide performance feedback and foster professional relationsh
ips.
Required Qualifica
- tionsBachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Pipelines, Construction, or related f
- ield.Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience, including at least 5 years in project manage
- ment.Strong knowledge of Project Management Institute (PMI) practices; PMP certification is a
- plus.Technical expertise in pipeline and facility design, construction codes, and electrical standards (Canadian Electrical Code,
- NEC).Proven interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making sk
- ills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with team members, management, and stakehol
- ders.Ability to manage project risks, propose solutions, and escalate issues appropria
- tely.Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a safe driving re
cord.