Principal Project Manager - Transmission & Substation

About the role

We manage complex projects across various disciplines and operating areas. This includes overseeing cross-functional teams and contract resources. Projects can range from $1 million to $60 million in budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage large and complex projects using established project management principles and techniques.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Communicate with external customers and stakeholders, including presenting billable costs and negotiating schedules.
• Collaborate with other project managers, work management, and functional managers to optimize resource utilization.
• Lead and coach project teams to improve performance and meet or exceed expectations.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues.
• Acquire and manage contract resources by participating in the contractor selection process, preparing contact requisitions, approving change orders, and evaluating contractor performance.
• Present project details to city zoning boards and public hearings to acquire zoning variations and permits.
• Perform backup role for Manager Project Management.

Position Scope

The Project Manager is responsible for project budgets, team performance, and implementing projects for various organizations. Responsibilities include managing scope, budget, and schedule to within approved parameters, providing detailed reports to the appropriate management team, and performing tasks such as business case development, budgetary approvals, project scheduling, requirements engineering, design and engineering tasks, vegetation management reviews, project reporting, project financial analysis, major equipment procurement, environmental analysis, obtaining real estate, relationship management with large customers, vendors, townships, and regulatory agencies, project quality assurance, and change management. The position interacts with key internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, energy delivery's largest customers, and governmental and regulatory officials. The Project Manager manages multiple projects of complex, large scope and budget, and may manage a total portfolio of active projects or annual programs of complex, large scope and budget.

Qualifications

• For construction project management: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 7-10 years relevant project management or related experience, OR in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 9-12 years relevant project management or related experience; Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field and 7-10 years relevant project management or related experience, OR in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 9-12 years or relevant project management or related experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or achieve PMP within two years of job entry.
• For non-construction project management: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field and 7-10 years relevant project management or related experience, OR in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 9-12 years or relevant project management or related experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or achieve PMP within two years of job entry.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience managing large, complex projects using project management techniques including: A. Planning and Control (product /work breakdown structures, critical path analysis, scope control techniques); B. Issue and Risk Management (identification, assessment and management of project risks including contingency plans); C. Project Management Tools (methods and techniques for planning, scheduling, resource balancing, monitoring cost); D. Business Case Development (cost/benefit evaluations including net present value analysis); E. Progress Reporting (cost/schedule curves, project status report, earned value analysis).
• Proven leadership ability in a high-performance culture.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, communicate effectively, engage others in the required processes, and hold people accountable.
• Valid driver's license and access to an automobile.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience (manager roles).
• Master's degree in engineering (or advanced technical degree) or Business Administration.
• Professional Engineer License.
• Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., design/planning/construction experience).