Principal Project Manager @ Anser Advisory

At Anser Advisory, part of Accenture, we strive and succeed by creating smart, dynamic, and professionally skilled teams to deliver extraordinary projects for our clients. You will work on interesting projects that will expand your expertise and hone your technical skills through the ability to access the most advanced technology on the market. Your successful impact will help us obtain our goal of being the nationwide go-to professional services provider. Anser provides our clients with advisory, compliance, program, and project construction management services at the highest level of dedication.

Our relationships are based on our credibility to deliver on our commitments, with unbeatable service levels to our clients which has resulted in our rapid growth, nationwide.

The Principal Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and integrating activities across multiple functional lines. They will ensure projects are completed on time and within budget while making sure the engineering, procurement and construction milestones of a project are met.

This is a hybrid role that requires at minimum 2 days week in office or at project. Subject to change as dictated by project demands.

Primary Responsibilities

Manages stakeholders and multiple project teams
Acts as a coach and mentor
Coaches, develops, and manages other Project Managers for associated complex projects
Manage finances, cost engineering, scheduling, environmental considerations, regulatory agency requirements, labor problems public and client relations, employee relations and changing laws
Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements
Provide project status updates to the Program Manager and the customer’s manager of project management
Identify and obtain project team resources
Responsible and accountable for overall project performance including, scope, quality, schedule, innovation for the most complex and high-risk projects
Serve as the primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues
Review contractor’s invoices for accuracy and completeness
Lead regularly scheduled, detailed project presentations
Ensure a good working relationship between the project manager, line managers, and those employees assigned to the project
Ensure project costs are managed, including development of recovery plan to stay within budget limits
Ensure project team members understand their respective responsibilities
Coach and lead team members to ensure that they can complete task plans, spending plans, and communication plans

Education

Must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredit university

Experience

Must have PMP or be willing to obtain PMP within 24 months
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in electrical utilities construction project management
Must have knowledge and experience in substation electric construction projects
Must be able to coordinate work scope with multiple work groups or contractors
Proficient users of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of OSHA safety policies
Knowledge of project management concepts and principles
Experience administering large dollar projects is required
Previous supervisory experience is required

Soft Skills

Must possess good written and oral communications skills and have proven analytical experience
Highly organized and detail oriented
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Superior time management skills; must be able to meet strict deadlines
Ability to think analytically, apply sound judgement, and solve problems
Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff
Able to demonstrate business acumen and communicate effectively across multiple levels, both internally and externally

Physical Requirements:

Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Anser Requirements
Employees must complete a background investigation and successfully complete drug screenings
Full-time position based in King of Prussia, PA

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Each of us contributes to our inclusive environment in how we act, our level of commitment, our encouragement to others to share their ideas, and our everyday, outstanding teamwork to support our clients.

Simply put, our firm is better...because of the people we work with.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Anser Advisory is a drug-free workplace.

Benefits for the whole you!

Primary Responsibilities

Education

Experience

Soft Skills

Physical Requirements:

6 month growth

1 year growth

2 year growth

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