Project Manager - Electric Infrastructure

Overview

The Project Manager, Electric Infrastructure is responsible for organizing, scheduling, tracking, and budgeting all activities and resources required to plan, design, permit and construct electric infrastructure projects. The Project Manager will ensure the completion of projects on time and within authorized budgets.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize project work activities into work priorities and schedules.
• Create and document project performance, status, and financial reports.
• Understand RUS work plan and construction borrowing and loan requirements.
• Evaluate engineering designs, material specifications, and design cost estimates.
• Communicate verbally and in writing project information to internal NOVEC employees, NOVEC customers, government entities, and third-party builders and developers.
• Understand zoning, site plan, and environmental permitting processes and procedures of federal, state, and local governments.
• Understand the requirements of obtaining a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) from the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
• Coordinate with NOVEC managers for the reconciliation of project expenditures to project budgets, the true-up of project expenditures with customer construction contributions, and any final billings or refunds due to third parties.
• Coordinate with Finance and Asset Development on the verification of project accounting transactions.
• Represent and articulate the NOVEC position on matters related to electric distribution infrastructure at public hearings, community gatherings, and before regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field from an accredited institution will also be considered.
• Five to seven years of large project management-related experience is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate the activities and work closely with various parties on large electric infrastructure projects.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess the ability to use analytical, financial, and project management software.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical methodology to problem solving and decision making and relate theoretical and/or technical concepts to practical application.
• Demonstrated ability to apply working knowledge of and ability to operate personal computer and related software systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office and IBM compatible office products; operate mechanical equipment including telephone, copier, facsimile machines.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and meet rapidly changing customer and business needs while motivating team members by focusing on the highest priority objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with all levels of staff and the general public both orally and in writing while maintaining professionalism under all circumstances.
• Sound problem resolution, judgment and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration and current IT technologies that is applicable to the company.
• Demonstrated ability to produce results in a data intensive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and understand information systems requirements to produce results.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and maintain integrity of sensitive material and confidential business data.
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills and abilities.
• Perform job responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner within established guidelines under minimal supervision while providing superior customer service.