Project Manager - Electrical Substations

GE Grid Solutions designs and installs innovative substation from substation definition to delivery which include solution design, network analysis, engineering, procurement, tests, commissioning, and asset management.

Responsible for project delivery, profit & loss accountability, and customer satisfaction through management of project related activities and resources.

Responsible for planning/executions.

Reporting to the Projects Team Manager, you will be primarily responsible for Project management from contract award up to the final acceptance of the project and warranty period.

Responsible for coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the project and direct or indirect leadership and/or management of project resources that may include installation, commissioning, maintenance, support and training services.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Creating project schedule and procurement plan to ensure smooth project execution in timely manner with quality within cost.
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking.
• Providing cost-effective execution of project milestones in accordance with contract specifications and quality standards to maintain and improve project margin.
• Identifies and evaluates risk and opportunity assessments and ensuring implementation of resulting actions in one’s area of responsibility.
• Preparing and presenting Project Management Review to management
• Managing and coordinating with customers/contractors in project execution in line with GE project management handbook.
• Executing projects in accordance with GE Grid process and core values of safety and integrity.
• Delivering Project Financial results: Sales & Margin, billing and cash collection.
• Building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Report/resolve any non-conformances and process in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate EHS and compliance ensuring Zero Deviation.
• Identifies and evaluate EHS and compliance risks and proposes practical measures.
• Ensures project costs (estimates and actuals) are accurately reported. Responsible for monitoring progress and producing accurate projections.
• Liaise with the finance team to ensure project reporting and accounting is in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Analyze execution performance of project(s) and propose action plans to improve financial profile and mitigate identified risks.

Required Qualifications

• M.Sc. of Electrical Engineering degree or similar.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in Project Management.
• MANDATORY: Proficiency level in Portuguese and English.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to deliver results under pressure to meet tight timeline.
• Strong sense of responsibility.
• Willing to travel within the national territory and abroad.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No