CDM Smith
The Perry Group: Senior Project Manager (Substations)

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Company Overview
The Perry Group, Ltd., a CDM Smith company, is a full-service, design-build, general construction and construction management firm. PGL provides full-service solutions - plant betterment, facilities and infrastructure improvements, comprehensive environmental and water services and specialty offerings to various industries.
Job Description
The Perry Group is seeking an experienced design-build/EPC Project Manager with significant experience with substations.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may vary from project to project; however, they essentially include:
- Creates project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives for projects.
- Prepares detailed statements of work with associated work breakdown structures (budgets) and gains concurrence and approval from internal and external stakeholders.
- Manages project costs and is responsible for ensuring profitability.
- Creates and reviews timely client billings with internal billing support. Responsible for ensuring timely client payment and follows up on outstanding client invoices to obtain payment. Reviews and approves subcontractor/vendor invoices to ensure timely payment to outside resources.
- Performs ongoing review of project status. On an ongoing basis, monitors project risks and escalates as appropriate.
- Manages project change using change management protocols.
- Clearly communicates project deadlines, assignments, and objectives to project team members.
- Prepares overall project schedule/timeline and in-house construction budgets by group responsibility.
- Facilitates meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provides assistance/guidance to engineering disciplines for code reviews and resolution of problem areas.
- Coordinates submittals to local/state/federal agencies.
- Provides or assists with the completion of work per project schedule.
- Reviews file transfer documents and forwards to proper engineering personnel.
- Coordinates and monitors the technical work of each task / deliverable.
- Reviews documents prepared for each project.
- Monitors progress toward deliverables and schedules.
- Reviews and approves Engineering (Design) Change Notices when appropriate for the project.
- Coordinates with the Project Construction Manager to setup and attend pre-bid meetings and tabulation of bid results.
- Prepares closeout meeting / Lessons Learned meeting.
- Prepares monthly reports.
- Prepares bid packages.
- Prepares and distribute addendums.
- Files and stores project contract documents.
- Research as needed and responds to proposed changes and RFIs from the field.
- Prepares and distributes contract modifications.
- Research on technical or contract document questions.
- Mentors less experienced Project Managers.
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Pay Range
Minimum: $138,320
Maximum: $197,600
Skills & Abilities
- Significant experience working with project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices.
- Demonstrates excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients.
- Possesses ability to interact with varying levels of staff, as well as vendors/subcontractors.
- Excellent personal computer skills including expert knowledge in MS Word and Excel.
- Demonstrates superior organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
- Understanding of building materials and construction methods; knowledge of procedures for production of construction documents.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Thirteen (13) or more years of relevant work experience
- PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list)
Preferred Qualifications
- Significant design-build / EPC experience with substations
Amount of Travel Required
10% or less
EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.


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Additional Pay Range Information
CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available
No - We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
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