Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager will oversee and execute Transmission and Substation power delivery projects from inception to completion. This role demands a proactive and organized professional with exceptional communication and technical skills. This is a customer-facing position performed at the customer site.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of the transmission system, engineering principles, electric operating practices, construction practices, land requirements and regulations, budgeting, scheduling, and general business practices.
• Evaluate progress, identify problem areas, evaluate alternatives, and determine viable solutions.
• Analyze and control project costs over time, schedules, work plans, and budgets.
• Lead team efforts, identify critical paths, and resolve conflicts.
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Lead projects involving multiple work groups and departments.
• Communicate effectively at all levels, including executives, management, supervision, covered employees, contract employees, business leaders, and customers.
• Present project communications to internal and external audiences.
• Conduct financial analysis, manage capital budgets, and provide accurate budget projections.
• Develop and manage multiple project schedules, work plans, and budgets.
• Assist in contract administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, finance, Business, or the equivalent degree.
• 3-5 years of experience managing major engineering/procurement construction activities.
• Analytical thinking capability – knowledge of distribution line, substation projects, and transmission would be preferred.
• Comparable experience in Generation will be considered.
• Experience working in a matrix organization.
• Experience managing projects requiring public and regulatory approvals.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and solve problems, analyze data, write reports, and make presentations.
• Possesses the ability to cope with deadlines, manage time, set priorities, define roles and responsibilities, and make decisions.
• Ability to run meetings, motivate others, and interact with others at all levels of the organization.
• The ability to schedule, plan, and manage numerous complex transmission projects concurrently.
• Self-starter with strong communication skills, including listening, speaking, and writing skills.
• Individual leadership abilities, planning skills, decisiveness, and customer focus.
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices.
• Excellent leadership, teambuilding, coaching, problem-solving, interpersonal, and motivational skills required.
• The ability to develop skills to prepare presentations and expert witness testimony for local and state regulatory presentations.

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, finance, Business, or the equivalent degree.
• 3-5 years of experience managing major engineering/procurement construction activities.
• Analytical thinking capability – knowledge of distribution line, substation projects, and transmission would be preferred.
• Comparable experience in Generation will be considered.
• Experience working in a matrix organization.
• Experience managing projects requiring public and regulatory approvals.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and solve problems, analyze data, write reports, and make presentations.
• Possesses the ability to cope with deadlines, manage time, set priorities, define roles and responsibilities, and make decisions.
• Ability to run meetings, motivate others, and interact with others at all levels of the organization.
• The ability to schedule, plan, and manage numerous complex transmission projects concurrently.
• Self-starter with strong communication skills, including listening, speaking, and writing skills.
• Individual leadership abilities, planning skills, decisiveness, and customer focus.
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices.
• Excellent leadership, teambuilding, coaching, problem-solving, interpersonal, and motivational skills required.
• The ability to develop skills to prepare presentations and expert witness testimony for local and state regulatory presentations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Short and long-term disability.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $125,000.00 - $155,000.00 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Schedule

Location: Amarillo, TX - Various Project Sites

Application

Candidates may apply by clicking the "apply" button in this posting which is hosted on our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers. Internal employees may apply through our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers.

Accessibility

The Company is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.