Engineering Operations Project Manager (III or Senior)

About the role

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging. This position may be filled at the Mid-Level or Senior Level, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-risk projects requiring considerable resources and high levels of functional integration.
• Develop detailed project plans, project schedules, design, financials, and project permitting.
• Assemble and manage multifunctional matrixed project teams across business platforms.
• Manage the planning, design, and construction of multiple medium scale capital projects.
• Plan, schedule, and execute all phases of projects in accordance with project management processes, policies, guidelines, and corporate governance.
• Develop detailed project plans and ensure project scopes, team responsibilities, milestone dates, and the procurement strategy are clearly stated for all assigned projects.
• Develop project schedules in accordance with project objectives.
• Interface with external customers throughout the project life cycle.
• Establish responsibility for and manage the physical construction.
• Provide project progress reports to management and other stakeholders in accordance with an approved communication plan.
• Provide quality project cost forecasting over the life of the project.
• Coordinate with procurement to solicit external materials and services as required for project deliverables.
• Manage the bid process and contracts for external engineering and construction services.
• Negotiate with vendors and contractors regarding work scope changes and ensure that all contract commitments are completed on time per the scope of work and technical specifications.
• Manage construction management team activities in conjunction with field operations.
• Interface with department manager to gain necessary approvals and manage risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years directly related professional experience.
• Experience in project scheduling, cost controls, tracking and reporting methodologies.
• Knowledge of financial principles to quantify costs and benefits of projects and to track and maintain project budgets.
• Experience in the application of Project Management Institute project management techniques or equivalent.
• Experience in managing vendors and contractors regarding work scope changes to ensure that all contract commitments are completed on time per applicable specifications.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated business management skills including consulting, 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 solutions.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Five years 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.
• Understanding of environmental regulations, National Environmental Protection Act, environmental impact statement, environmental assessment, State Historical Preservation Office, Army Corp of Engineers, etc.
• Experience in the electric utility industry and applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Working knowledge of SAP in cost tracking and forecasting.
• Working knowledge of Primavera scheduling or other project management software.
• Experience in electric utility design and/or construction.

Skills

• Project Management
• Project Scheduling
• Cost Controls
• Financial Principles
• Vendor Management
• Communication Skills
• Team Building
• Conflict Management
• Technical Writing
• Business Management
• Customer Service
• Environmental Regulations
• Electric Utility Industry
• SAP Cost Tracking
• Primavera Scheduling
• Design and Construction

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option
• Life insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 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

Range: 102,000 - 161,370 Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

Schedule

FULL TIME