Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

IEM is looking for a Full-Time Project Manager to work within our Puerto Rico Critical Infrastructure team; the preferred candidate will have at least 7 years of program and/or project management experience working at a strategic level across multiple clients or applicants.

Primary Location:

• Candidate must live a commutable distance to Guaynabo or Client Site, Puerto Rico
• Position will be a fully in office role, we cannot accommodate remote work from home.
  

Travel Requirements:

• This position may require travel to complete work assignments or attend meetings

Essential Functions:

• Manage the overall operation and direction of the program or project
• Develops strategies for achieving project goals and objectives
• Develops and maintains Project Work Plan including budget and schedule
• Serves as Primary Point of Contact between client stakeholders and program team
• Provides written and oral reports to contract management and client representatives
  

Current Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exposure to operating and monitoring federally funded programs.
• Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, empathy, and a cooperative attitude.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong analytical skills, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet.
• Vegetation Management Practices: Understanding of modern vegetation management techniques, tools, and practices, including but not limited to pruning, removal, and herbicide application, as well as organic and environmentally sensitive alternatives.
• Energy Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the Energy sector's operational standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance requirements, especially those related to vegetation management near power lines and infrastructure.
• Project Management Principles: Proficiency in project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall, to oversee projects from conception through completion, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.
• Environmental and Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of environmental regulations and guidelines, including those specific to vegetation management, wildlife protection, and habitat conservation, as applicable in the utility sector.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS: Understanding of GIS tools and technologies for mapping and analyzing vegetation coverage, distribution, and management needs relative to utility assets and infrastructure.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop effective vegetation management strategies to mitigate risks to utility infrastructure.
• Leadership and Team Management: Skills in leading, motivating, and managing teams, including internal staff and external contractors, to achieve project objectives efficiently and effectively.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with internal teams, external stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and the public.
• Budget Management: Capability to develop, manage, and adhere to project budgets, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources.
• Technological Proficiency: Comfort with using industry-specific software, including project management tools, GIS platforms, and data analysis applications.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing regulations, environmental conditions, and operational challenges, implementing flexible strategies to maintain project continuity and compliance.
• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail in planning, executing, and monitoring vegetation management activities to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with vegetation management activities, including those related to safety, environmental impact, and project delays.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to develop long-term vegetation management plans that align with the utility's operational goals, regulatory requirements, and community expectations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Skill in engaging with and managing the expectations of diverse stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, community groups, and customers, to foster positive relationships and ensure project success.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.
• 7 years relevant experience that includes management of at least three (3) concurrent projects of similar size and complexity
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in relevant field or relevant professional certification or accreditation.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish.
• Experience in Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery.
• Formal Project Management Training.
• Professional Registration or Certification in Project Management.

Benefits and more:

• 10 paid holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• 401 (K) plan with matching
• Company paid STD and LTD
  

Why join IEM:

We are a woman owned company in Emergency Management that embraces teamwork, collaboration, flexible performance, actionable solutions, and integrity/ethics. Our work touches everyone. We produce results that matter. Results that save lives – join us while we build a safe, secure, and resilient world.

Our culture:

IEM believes in the greater good and it is our commitment to attract those who have excellent technical skills, creative minds, and innovative ideas to keep propelling us forward.

IEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets and Disabled:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from Human Resources.

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