Project Mgr

Apex Systems, Inc.

Job#: 3019730

Job Description:

Description:

Position Title: Transmission Loan Portfolio Project Manager

Department: Federal Grants and Incentives

Reports To: Managing Director Federal Grants

Pay:$44-$45/hr

Remote but must reside in OH, TX, OK, IN, MI, WASH DC, KY, AR, LA, TN, VA, WV

Transmission Project Management experience, or Federal loan application experience.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Manager to manage a portfolio of projects with a US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) associated with the loan application, operations, and compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will support the Grant Submittal Manager, the Grant Compliance Manager and the EDF Contract Manager in various project management and portfolio management activities for transmission-related projects.

This role involves the coordination of various tasks and responsibilities, the management of project timelines, and the diligent tracking of progress to ensure that all activities related to loan applications, project eligibility reviews and compliance are completed on schedule. The Project Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing the workflow, working closely with project teams, monitoring milestones, conducting follow-ups with team members, and ensuring that each task is executed within the agreed-upon timelines.

By maintaining a clear focus on deadlines and deliverables, the Project Manager will assist in the facilitation of a seamless submission process, ultimately contributing to the successful acquisition of federal funding. This involves not only ensuring that all necessary documentation is prepared and submitted accurately but also fostering communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.

Additionally, the Project Manager will implement best practices in project management to streamline operations, mitigate potential risks, and adapt to any challenges that may arise during the application process. Through proactive engagement and effective resource management, this role will be pivotal in driving the overall success of loan applications, reinforcing our commitment to meeting federal guidelines and achieving organizational goals.

The project manager will be responsible for coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the transmission project portfolio progresses in alignment with DOE expectations, internal schedules, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination: Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of federal loan application and compliance tasks, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and agreed upon timelines.

EDF Loan Compliance (Transmission Portfolio): Manage the compliance requirements for the assigned transmission project portfolio under the EDF loan, ensuring all documentation, approvals, and reporting align with DOE expectations and internal processes.

Documentation Management: Collaborate with the environmental SME's to gather, organize, and maintain all necessary documentation for project submittal and approval into loan, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Timeline Management: Develop and maintain project timelines, tracking milestones and deliverables to ensure timely submission of projects for DOE eligibility review.

Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate communication among project stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners, to ensure that all parties are informed and engaged throughout the application process.

Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address challenges that may arise during the application processes.

Reporting: Prepare regular updates and reports on project status, highlighting any issues or delays and proposing solutions to keep the project on track.

Support Grant Submittal Manager: Provide administrative and project support to the Grant Submittal Manager in preparing and submitting applications.

Support Grant Compliance Manager: Provide administrative and project support to the Grant Compliance Manager in preparing and executing EDF Loan compliance documents.

Support EDF Contract Manager: Provide administrative and project support to the Federal Loan Manager in preparing and submitting Federal Loan applications.

Communication with EDF: Cultivate working relationships with the EDF lead team and communicate regularly on project matters to ensure loan compliance.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus. PMP is desired.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of project management experience, preferably in electric utility transmission and/or in grant writing, federal funding application development, or federal award compliance.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.