Capital Projects Manager - Utilities

Work you’ll do

As a Manager in our practice, your responsibilities will include:

• Help our clients on all aspects of the capital project delivery and execution process across the entire project lifecycle, including cost and schedule assurance, risk analysis and avoidance, contracting/procurement, data analytics and project governance
• Build suitable structures, systems, and controls so that our clients can deliver capital projects with confidence
• Help organizations plan, manage and control project cost and schedule through construction auditing, schedule analysis and litigation support
• Deploy construction analytics to help our clients harness data to create insights in actionable form
• Help our clients to increase accountability and transparency throughout the asset management lifecycle
• Provide financial advisory assistance in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and financial restructurings
• Assess capital project programs, construction management processes and controls, and project risk
• Participate in team problem solving efforts and offer ideas to solve client issues
• Maintain responsibility for completion and accuracy of work products
• Leading or supporting proposal development, client relationship development, and business development activities
• Actively expand consulting skills and professional development through training courses, mentoring, and daily interaction with clients
• Supporting recruitment, retention, and staffing efforts for the practice

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

Our Infrastructure and Real Estate team are trusted advisors to clients in managing physical assets throughout their lifecycle. We help them unlock value from their real estate portfolios and functions by developing strategies, optimizing operating models and organizational design, and leveraging technology enablement.

Qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, or civil engineering preferred) or construction management
• 6+ years of experience working within the power utilities and or/renewable energy industry with exposure to transmission and distribution, generation (including nuclear, wind, and solar) and energy operations
• Specialized knowledge in project management, including program and project controls, financial planning, documentation management, contract administration, and construction supervision
• Demonstrated experience with project controls and scheduling using Primavera P6
• Demonstrated experience working on major construction projects
• Demonstrated experience in business development, strategic planning, and managing client relationships
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly, succinctly, and in a manner that appeals to a wide audience
• Ability to understand and analyze construction documents
• Professional demeanor and strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience using artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools and digital technologies to improve efficiency, support analysis, and enhance the quality of work products
• You must reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required, without the need for overnight accommodation
• You can expect to co-locate on average 1-2 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in architecture or engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, or civil engineering preferred) or construction management and MBA
• At least one of the following certifications: RA, PE, ASA, PMP, CFA, CFE, CCE or CPA
• Proficiency in using Project Management tools, including Oracle Unifier, Procore, Hexagon Ecosys, Kahua, Primavera P6, and Power BI
• Experience in a professional services firm
• International engagement experience