Senior Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Coordinates the development of project plans, including project scope, cost estimates, schedule and cash flow.
  
• Project plans will also include consideration for safety, environment, land use, regulation, human resources, communication, procurement, reliability, quality and risk. Executes the project plan upon approval.
  
• Coordinates acquisition of human resources, equipment, permits, land and land rights.
  
• Monitors and controls the project, including safety, scope, cost, schedule, cash flow, quality and risk. Measures and communicates project performance to customers and stakeholders.
  
• Manages changes to the project plan. Ensures all project objectives are achieved.
  
• Works with customers and stakeholders to develop and evaluate project alternatives.
  
• Coordinates the development of the project team, including stakeholders and functional group members.
  
• The team may include personnel from transmission planning; distribution planning; civil, substation and transmission engineering; project controls; lines construction and maintenance; substation construction and maintenance; system protection; telecommunications; meter services; construction administration; distribution design; system operations; land resources; environmental services; procurement; government a+airs; major accounts; economic development and legal departments as the project requires. 
  
• Supports development, approval, and administration of the business unit ten-year plan for capital investment.
  
• Coordinates negotiation, execution, and administration of agreements with customers, suppliers, service providers, and contractor resources. Coordinates project close-out, including final acceptance of project deliverables; transfer of ownership; status of project id; project accounting audit and true-up; and final project report.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited school; 7 or more years of related experience in utility design and/or utility experience; and 2 or more years of project management experience. Experience managing Large Generator Interconnections a plus.
  
• Directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of multi-discipline project team. Analytical, interpersonal and communication.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of Utility engineering practices with an emphasis on transmission and substation design; critical path method scheduling; work breakdown structure; utility accounting practices; economic analysis; company policies, rules and regulations; construction methods; contract administration; equipment specifications; property rights; and local, state and federal permitting.