Kosmos Group is an engineering consulting firm, specializing in electrical power generation, transmission, substation, and distribution. We support public and private utilities, consultants, and contractors across the U.S. and Canada, providing end-to-end engineering solutions, including conceptual design, feasibility study, detailed design, construction drawing package, field inspection, project closeout documentation, and more .

At Kosmos Group , we foster an open, collaborative, and supportive culture. We believe our employees reach their full potential when they feel valued and empowered through innovation, teamwork, and growth. We deliver reliable solutions for the future and are a positive influence in our communities

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in our San Diego or Arcadia office. This position will manage large transmission & substation projects and/or programs and in some cases, several projects or programs simultaneously. Should be able to provide program management services to manage and monitor contracts, progress, schedule, budget, resources, procurement, design, key performance indicators (KPIs), reporting, quality, safety, change management, risk review and commissioning including closeout. Specific areas of responsibility are provided below.

Job Description

Program Management Responsibilities

• Oversight of planning, design, engineering, and execution of all project deliverables across multiple simultaneous workstreams in support of Portfolio and Project Management programs.
• Coordinate work effort between all dependent departments, groups, teams, and tasks.
• Manage design requests, drawing progress, environmental, jurisdictional, regulatory, and other support tasks to ensure timely execution of activities through solution acceptance by stakeholders.
• Execute planning, status, and ad-hoc meetings as required; supply meeting minutes track and communicate risks and issues and execute mitigating steps, as necessary.
• Provide advice and recommendations on the following: the effective use of available funds enhanced control of the scope of work, recommendations regarding various delivery methods suitable for the project or program, optimal project scheduling options, enhanced design, and construction quality, and optimum flexibility in contracting and procurement options.
• Work closely with the team leads and department managers to utilize existing resources to minimize project labour costs.
• Analyzes data and user needs to determine functional and cross-functional requirements.
• Provides management oversight across multiple simultaneous projects or project tracts within a Program.
• Operates in a business or technical environment, using analytical and evaluative techniques.
• Conducts operational effectiveness reviews. Develop or update functional or operational manuals outlining established procedures in accordance with organizational policy.
• Performs scenario development, feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses.
• Applies business-wide criteria for planning, analysis, design, development, and maintenance of facilities and systems across a major sector of the function or business applications.
• Monitor and coordinate the schedule, technical accuracy, efficiency, coordination, and constructability of the program and cost-effectiveness of all designs, drawings, reports, estimates and other work as required.
• Manages and builds client relationships and trust through effective project execution and interaction.
• Administer and manage contracts, purchase orders and sub-contract agreements with oversight from internal executive leadership.

Financial Management Responsibilities

• Provide detailed financial controls management, reporting and oversight with weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting within an agreed-upon format.
• Develop detailed budgets and tracking against company financial systems, processes & procedures, scope and change management, as deemed necessary.
• Manage monthly cash flows, vendor and internal spending, including internal labour.
• Update financial reporting and forecasts as requested and update near and long-term forecasts, as necessary.
• Support Project Managers for financial reporting uploads, forecasting, and budget requests, as deemed necessary.

Strategy

• Supports development and execution of Project Management Office strategic technology initiatives to achieve organization goals and objectives.
• Supports the development of Project Management tools, training and workflows to increase efficiency in project execution.
• Provide industry expertise where applicable. May also assist with developing or reviewing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase West Power Energy’s technical and Project Management capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Provide guidance for strategies to sell engineering and Project Management services to clients. This will involve participating and providing input into project proposal activities, developing relationships with client counterparts, establishing project-specific engineering execution plans, etc.
• Make recommendations to leadership on additional business lines or service offerings to consider based on the understanding of the future of the industry and market trends. Support the formation of those business lines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee the team of professionals and support personnel with the requisite expertise to ensure the complete, timely, and high-quality performance of the obligations of Portfolio and Project Management.

People/Career Development

• Promotes a safety-first culture.
• Promoting a culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and supporting policies and reinforcing these items in day-to-day job functions.
• Partner with Human Resources to recruit, train, develop, retain, and lead performance management.
• Support in conducting goals development and performance evaluations to support career development.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Business Management, or equivalent field from an accredited curriculum
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience, with 4+ years in Electric Utility Transmission & Distribution
• Work experience with EPC projects
• Proven aptitude and demonstrated experience for high volume, complex projects and program management.
• Must be capable of exercising discretion and independent judgment in the application of Transmission and Substation Engineering.
• Proven leader and coach in simultaneous projects and programs demonstrated communication skills - verbal, written and in a presentation format with the ability to motivate and lead a team to success.
• Demonstrated results in managing projects, which includes proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, design team coordination & communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination.
• Exemplary analytical cost management/cost control expertise including financial modelling and utilization of costing tools.
• Regulated utility exposureis preferred.
• Working knowledge in Project Scheduling software including MS project and Primavera P6

Preferred Qualifications

• A masters or MBA is a plus
• A professional Engineer license is a plus
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
• Experience with the Deltek Vantagepoint system is an asset

This position's base salary range approximation is $150K-$200K, depending on numerous factors such as applicable experience, skills, knowledge, credentials, geographical location, etc.

We’re seeking passionate individuals who bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. This is an exciting time to join our team as we gear up to grow and tackle future challenges. We prioritize safety, foster collaboration, act with integrity, respect all perspectives, and embrace forward-thinking. Are you ready to be a part of the journey?

Kosmos Group is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.