Program/Project Manager - Walnut Creek, United States - SPEC LLC

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SPEC Services is expanding our engineering services to our energy utilities, midstream, renewable energy, and carbon sequestration clients in Northern California.

We are seeking a business minded program manager and project managers/engineers who can both manage multi-disciplined projects and a regional project program.

SPEC Services is a 200+ person engineering services leader in southern California, with multiple energy utility and midstream clients headquartered in the Western states from California to Texas.

With over 40 years serving the energy industry, we have developed a strong reputation for providing high-quality planning, engineering and design of projects for our long-term midstream clients.

Our highly effective team members provide expertise, longevity, energy, enthusiasm, responsiveness, and reliability all while valuing each other, our clients, and the work we do together.

Summary

SPEC Services is seeking a business minded program manager and project managers/engineers who can both manage multi-disciplined projects and a regional project program.

Through regular client contact, insightful assistance in project development, and successful project performance of the team, the program manager will enhance and sustain relationships with long-term clients and foster strong service relationships with new clients.

As appropriate, the program manager will also build on trusting relationships they have built through their prior work with energy industry clients.

The program manager will build and foster relationships with existing clients and win new work both within SPEC's traditional region (Southwestern USA) and Northern California.

This position offers the business-oriented project manager or engineer the opportunity to grow and lead SPEC Services' offerings in the region – marketing to existing large energy utility, midstream and renewable energy clients, growing/developing contacts and relationships, and leading the execution of interesting and challenging projects.

Applicant must be able to leverage their own personal strengths, capabilities, and experience in executing/managing projects while also working closely with and leveraging the specialized capabilities of the SPEC planning, engineering, design, procurement, and project controls team.

Location and Work Schedule

Applicant must be within the Greater Bay area and able to commute to Walnut Creek in order to provide on-call support and communication with clients in the region.

The position has a flexible 9/80 work schedule with a remote work location.

Work will be primarily in Northern California, with approximately 10% travel to client project sites and to the corporate office in Southern California.

The program manager will establish and work a regular work schedule, which is expected to incorporate an optimum mix of remote work and in-person collaboration in the office.

Duties & Responsibilities
Program/Project Management and System Planning

Develop scope, approach, and facilitate solutions for projects
Assist in developing the right solution; system planning
Manage several multidiscipline projects simultaneously
Effectively plan and execute projects on schedule, within budget
Effectively communicate project deliverables and status
Manage project risk
Develop and lead project

presentations/meetings
Manage project quality assurance and control
Proposal, schedule, and cost estimate development

Business Development

Maintain existing client satisfaction
Cultivate new client contacts
Identify client projects and needs; consult on approach and solutions
Coordinate and facilitate business development events with new/existing clients
Attend business development conferences and industry events
Generate new work both within and outside of SPEC's traditional region
Perform market research and develop new client acquisition action plans
Identify, track, and pursue new client opportunities
Marketing material

creation/development

General

Assist in leading and growing the regional office
Assist in regional office personnel selection and development
Capable of working remotely

Education, Work Experience, & Training
B.A. / B.S.

(Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Civil

Engineer degree is preferred) or strong design and construction background in the midstream field
8+ years of work experience in related oil & gas field
Competence using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project
Extensive experience in small to medium-sized projects
Previous experience in a consultant environment is a plus

Beneficial Certifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) & Professional Engineering (PE) License
Other Qualifications
Prior experience with gas and electric utility companies
Strong system planning capabilities
Entrepreneurial
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong Analytical capabilities
Detail oriented self-starter
Familiarity with Oil and Gas Industry codes, standards, and best practices
Strong interpersonal skills
Confident leader
Strong business analysis skills
Willingness to travel to work sites
Valid driver's license and clean driving record is required
Competitive compensation and benefits package
SPEC has opportunities for engineers and project managers at multiple levels of responsibility. Typical annual compensation range for this position as described is $100,000-$150,000. Other factors may impact the offer including years of experience, industry knowledge and other areas of position value.

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