Gas Design Project Manager (Ft Lauderdale)

About the role

The Gas Design Project Manager (GDPM) supports PGS distribution system construction and maintenance projects. The GDPM creates, initiates, and/or processes work requests in PowerPlant and other Work Management systems (WMS), determines customer requirements, prepares piping system designs, cost estimates and feasibility analysis, interacts and coordinates with municipalities, FDOT, and others in maintaining and optimizing system integrity due to road improvements and system expansions, makes use of and updates the GIS, CRM-CIS, and Work Management-Workflow database systems, obtains necessary governmental permits and coordinates activities with all involved PGS departments to ensure the successful scheduling and completion of projects to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Works independently on complex and varied assignments/projects utilizing considerable analytical skills, judgment and ingenuity.
• Manages communication with all involved entities concerning any upgrades in the construction schedule or other changes with potential impact, documenting updates through letters and emails, as necessary.
• Creates and/or processes Work Order (WO) and Construction requests in PowerPlant and/or a Work ManagementWorkflow database system.
• Performs feasibility and load analysis to determine the most efficient, economical and reliable solutions for customers and the PGS distribution system.
• Uses PGS’s geographical information system (GIS) and other CAD software packages to draw the proposed and existing gas distribution facilities (company assets), as well as maintains, updates, and optimizes the GIS platform in conformance to company standards, and federal and state guidelines.
• Produces, coordinates, and/or oversees the production of construction plans, easement agreements, right-of-way permit drawings, project charters, and Gantt charts, for Distribution Operations, Real Estate and/or Contractors.
• Monitors, reviews, and processes contractor’s contracts for Engineering, Construction, Mapping, and other activities inclusive of bid packages, purchase requisition, material worksheets, invoices (inclusive of validation and reconciliation), As-builds, GPS data points, etc., necessary in the satisfactory completion of said projects in support of Capital and O&M activities.
• For capital specific construction projects (greater than $500,000.00), produce budget estimates for TECO Partners, Engineering, and Operations.
• Provides engineering and project management for:
• Large Master-planned, multi-parcel residential developments for coordination over many years
• Commercial projects that may include shopping malls, large retail, schools, hospitals, etc.
• Investigates, responds to and documents assigned Public Service Commission inquires.
• Routinely provides project leadership on all levels of new construction and specified internal projects. Manages and prioritizes multiple engineering/construction projects, obtaining the necessary authorization for project expenditures, and effectively identifying and resolving routine to moderately complex issues as they pertain to the project management role.
• Performs in a leadership role with regards to local department and team development efforts by participating in complex technical/procedural studies and reporting the results to management to implement change.
• May be required to represent PGS in front of governmental and regulatory agencies such as Permitting bodies and Public Service Commission.
• Serves as team lead when needed.
• Mentors less experienced GDT I/II/III
• Trains other departments on various aspects of processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited college/university is required. Related fields include disciplines such as Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Applied Sciences, or Business Administration.
• Driver License with a safe driving record.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of work experience in progressively more complex technical assignments, directly related to the Duties and Responsibilities of this position and the items described in the Knowledge, Skills and Ability section is required.
• Demonstrated and sustained above expected performance as a GDT II or equivalent role with another utility with the ability and potential for assuming greater responsibility.
• Demonstrated strong project leadership, training and communication skills and the ability to lead projects of increasing complexity and diversity.
• Obtains, demonstrates and maintains adequate level of knowledge regarding natural gas quality issues and industry in general.

Skills

• Strong knowledge in a specialty and/or functional area and operates with substantial latitude.
• Strong analytical skills, judgment and ingenuity.
• Strong project leadership, training and communication skills.
• Knowledge of natural gas quality issues and industry.

Benefits

Includes comprehensive health coverage, retirement planning, ownership opportunities, time to recharge, growth and development, and much more!

Pay

Competitive total rewards package and other perks to help keep you thriving.

Schedule

Work hours consist of a minimum of 8-hours per day Monday through Friday. Some overtime is required to meet Customer deadlines and storm response.

Physical Demands/Requirements

Physical demand requirements include working in field conditions, walking in rough terrain, lifting objects up to 50 lbs., and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment in an 8-hour day.

Incident Response Assignment

As a Team Member of Peoples Gas, you will be assigned an Incident Response Assignment, receive training related to your role, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios.