Engineering/Operations Project Manager

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About the role

With minimal direction from a department manager, this position oversees and manages the engineering design of large electrical transmission and distribution capital projects that require considerable resources and a high level of functional integration. The role is responsible for all aspects of the project design, including initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout. Responsibilities include assembling the project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely project completion.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all project management responsibilities in the delivery of multiple high-risk, large-scale capital projects.
• Design, permitting, assembling, and managing multifunctional matrixed project teams across business platforms.
• Coordinate team efforts, assign tasks, develop detailed project plans and schedules, and ensure timelines are met.
• Manage the planning and design of multiple large-scale capital projects (e.g., modifications/additions to facilities and infrastructure) under minimal supervision.
• Establish, track, and control scope, schedule, and risk to deliver assigned projects within approved scope, budget, and schedule.
• Plan, schedule, and execute all phases of projects in accordance with project management processes, policies, guidelines, and corporate governance.
• Develop detailed project plans ensuring project scopes, team responsibilities, milestone dates, and procurement strategy are clearly stated.
• Develop project schedules in accordance with project objectives.
• Coordinate the development of conceptual and detailed designs.
• Interface with external customers throughout the project life cycle.
• Establish responsibility for and manage physical construction.
• Provide project progress reports to management and other stakeholders in accordance with an approved communication plan.
• Coordinate with procurement to solicit external materials and services as required for project deliverables.
• Manage the bid process and contracts for external engineering services.
• Negotiate with vendors and contractors regarding work scope changes and ensure contract commitments are completed on time per the scope of work and technical specifications.
• Interface with appropriate management levels, including senior management, to gain necessary approvals and manage risk in accordance with corporate governance.
• Coordinate the tracking, expediting, and completion of material and equipment orders.
• Responsible for interdepartmental communication for the project team.
• Responsible for delivery of internal and external project stakeholders' expectations.
• Provide coaching to less experienced project managers, engineers, and other project team members to assist in their career development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of related professional experience.
• Proficient in project scheduling, tracking, and reporting methodologies.
• Knowledge of financial principles to quantify costs and benefits of projects and to track and maintain project budgets.
• Proficient in the application of Project Management Institute project management techniques or equivalent.
• Experience in managing vendors and contractors regarding work scope changes to ensure contract commitments are completed on time per applicable specifications.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated business management skills including consulting skills, customer service, and business acumen.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate team efforts, provide guidance and direction to team members, and communicate project objectives, parameters, status, and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze information, form conclusions, and provide meaningful and creative solutions to non-typical business issues.
• Demonstrated skill in motivating and influencing others as well as skills and experience in team building and conflict management.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.

Preferences

• Seven years of related professional experience.
• Master’s in Business Administration or advanced technical degree.
• Current Professional Engineer License.
• Project Management Professional certification by the Project Management Institute, or Advanced Project Management, or Program Management Certification.
• Understanding of environmental regulations, National Environmental Protection Act, environmental impact statement, environmental assessment, State Historical Preservation Office, Army Corp of Engineers, etc.
• Knowledge of the Company’s business, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Experience in the electric utility industry and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Working knowledge of Power BI and Power Automate software.
• Experience in electric utility design and/or construction.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union).
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Bereavement Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing.

Pay

Hiring range: $117,400 - $161,370. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.

Schedule

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