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Project Manager

Knoxville, TNHybridFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Project Manager
  • Project Engineers
  • Engineers
  • HEC-HMS
  • HEC-RAS
  • FLO-2D
  • Hydropower Systems
  • Mesa safety requirements

Nice to have

  • project management software
  • corporate accounting practices
  • business operations

Role summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for an office or hybrid role. The position involves performing a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over Project Engineers and Engineers. Key skills include strong verbal and written communication, client interfacing, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling software, and knowledge of Hydrology & Hydraulics modeling software (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, FLO-2D) are required. Preferred knowledge includes project management software, corporate accounting practices, and business operations. The role also requires understanding and implementing new processes in Project, Program, and Portfolio management, and knowledge of hydropower systems. The Project Manager will manage multiple project efforts, communicate with stakeholders, and support business development by promoting Mesa's capabilities and maintaining client relationships.

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This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties. 

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Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks a Project Manager (office or hybrid) with the following skills, knowledge and abilities:

  • Ability to perform broad range of supervisory responsibilities over Project Engineers and Engineers.
  • Possess strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • Ability to coordinate with and interface with clients, vendors, engineers, colleagues, and other electric utilities personnel.
  • Possesses strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively with clients, peers, and affiliates.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, scheduling software and possessing software Hydrology & Hydraulics modeling knowledge such as: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, FLO-2D. Some knowledge of project management software and corporate accounting practices and business operations.
  • Possess willingness to develop, promote and comply with Mesa safety requirements.
  • Possesses ability to understand and implement new processes/procedures regarding Project, Program and Portfolio management.
  • Willingness to acquire knowledge about the Project Management Institute (PMI’s) standard for Organizational Project Management (OPM).
  • Knowledge of hydropower systems

General: 

  • Works under the direction of Senior Management (e.g., Director, Vice President).
  • Communicates effectively with client stakeholders on a regular basis including keeping clients informed of issues that could adversely affect project execution across various management areas and/or phases of the project lifecycle
  • Coordinate/Communicate with Peers – Must be able to effectively integrate and work in a team environment.

Project Delivery: 

  • Will work to manage and coordinate multiple and simultaneous project efforts and business initiatives in a programmatic way.
  • Must be able to manage the task at hand while maintaining vision and direction towards the larger goal.

Business Development: 

  • Proactively communicates and promotes Mesa capabilities/strengths to new and existing customers.
  • Interfacing with potential or existing clients, listens for and seeks out new projects that may exist or are being formulated.
  • Maintain relationships with existing or potential clients.
  • Meet regularly with key clients to discuss current/future projects, evaluate Mesa performance, and identify other business opportunities either with current clients or through referrals.
  • Provides management and leadership support by leveraging project selection and execution success to achieve strategic objectives.

Notice to External Search Firms: Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.

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