Project Manager / Sr Project Manager - Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island **EMPLOYEE REFERRAL ELIGIBLE**

About the role

This position may be filled on Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island. This posting seeks to fill at either the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager level, whichever is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate.

Project Manager - Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage scope, schedule, and costs for Energy Delivery projects and programs requiring complex regulatory approvals, land/Right-of-Way acquisition, public relations management, or cross-functional/multilevel (internal) management from conceptualization/inception through budgeting, design, approval, procurement, construction, placement in operation, and project closing
• Serve as a focal point for all project/program matters and be responsible for meeting all project related objectives
• Working closely with Supervisor and Sr. Project Managers: plan, organize, and manage all project and/or program tasks associated with scoping, budgeting, design, approval, procurement, construction, placement in operation, and closing of projects
• Provide project leadership and work direction and secure commitment from team members in meeting project milestones
• Ensure team members have all resources, information, and direction necessary to successfully perform their jobs
• Evaluate progress and performance of team members and implement personnel actions necessary to accomplish objectives including recognition, redirection, recruitment, and replacement of team members
• Work with and through community groups, neighborhood boards, government agencies, the media, other utilities and private companies, the City Council, the State Legislature, and the PUC to disseminate information, address concerns, obtain permits and approvals, and resolve project-related problems
• Prepare and provide testimonies and presentations at internal strategic meetings, public meetings, and regulatory hearings as necessary
• Develop necessary strategies required to meet program/project goals
• Make early identification of potential problem areas and solve problems to ensure attainment of program/project goals
• Redirect planning, design, purchasing, permits/approvals or construction to prevent or minimize constraints or actions which may delay schedules or add costs to programs and projects in construction
• Conduct inspections of construction sites as necessary
• Develop and maintain program/project schedules
• Prepare and present program/project progress and cost reports internally and externally as required
• Work with Regulatory Affairs, Budgets, Management Accounting & Financial Services, Community Relations, Government Relations, Corporate Communications, Legal, Energy Delivery departments, and others in obtaining approvals
• Obtain Company authorizations for expenditures for funds for engineering, materials, and construction
• Review and approve procurement for program permitting, design, material, and construction and for project material and construction
• Participate in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response

Senior Project Manager - Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage scope, schedule and costs of major Energy Delivery capital projects and programs requiring complex regulatory approvals, land/Right-of-Way acquisition, public relations management, or cross-functional/multi-level (internal) management from conceptualization/inception through budgeting, design, approval, procurement, construction, placement in operation, and project closing
• Serve as a focal point for all project matters and be responsible for meeting all project-related objectives and as a mentor for Project Managers
• Plan, organize, and manage all project and/or program tasks associated with scoping, budgeting, design, approval, procurement, construction, placement in operation, and closing of projects
• Provide project leadership and work direction and secure commitment from team members in meeting project milestones
• Ensure team members have all resources, information, and direction necessary to successfully perform their jobs
• Evaluate progress and performance of project team members and implement personnel actions necessary to accomplish project objectives including recognition, redirection, recruitment, and replacement of team members
• Develop necessary strategies required to meet project and/or program goals
• Make early identification of potential problem areas and solve problems to ensure attainment of project and/or program goals
• Redirect design, purchasing, permits/approvals or construction to prevent or minimize constraints or actions which may delay schedules or add costs to projects
• Conduct inspections of construction sites as necessary
• Work with and through community groups, neighborhood boards, government agencies, the media, other utilities and private companies, the City Council, the State Legislature, and the PUC to disseminate information, address concerns, obtain permits and approvals, and resolve project-related problems
• Prepare and provide testimonies and presentations at internal strategic meetings, public meetings and regulatory hearings as necessary
• Develop and maintain project and/or program schedules
• Prepare and present project and/or program progress and cost reports internally and externally as required
• Work with Regulatory Affairs, Management Accounting & Financial Services, Community Relations, Government Relations, Corporate Communications, Legal, Energy Delivery departments, and others in obtaining approvals
• Obtain Company authorizations for expenditures for funds for engineering, materials, and construction
• Review and approve procurement for project permitting, design, material and construction
• Participate in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response

Project Manager - Qualifications

Knowledge Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of project management principles, and engineering and construction practices in the transmission and distribution and/or generation fields, normally acquired through college-level training and/or equivalent experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from a nationally recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute (PMI), a plus
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Project, UI Planner, Ellipse/DARS, Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP etc.
• Knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence
• Knowledge of basic Safety principles and best practices to achieve a safe workplace environment

Skills Requirements:

• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to direct, influence, motivate and persuade various groups or individuals
• Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy, and discretion
• Able to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult, or confrontational issues and the ability to handle such issues with professionalism by using tact, courtesy, respect and discretion
• In-depth analytical, computational, organizational, and time-management skills to handle various projects
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team
• Ability to manage people at all levels within the company
• Ability to develop/maintain strong positive relationships with leaders and members of the community and government
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities and strategic direction
• Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Hawaii or another U.S. state
• Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy

Experience Requirements:

• Several (3-5 years) experience as a project manager, construction manager, designer, engineer, or in a project support position that involved hands on experience with small to medium scale projects, preferably within the electric utility industry
• A degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3)-years of experience
• Few (1-3) years of project management experience for small to large engineering/construction projects
• Experience with the regulatory, social, public affairs (neighborhood boards, community groups, government agencies, political leaders, media, etc.) processes involved with land use issues
• Few (1-3) years of leadership experience is desirable

Senior Project Manager - Qualifications

Knowledge Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of project management principles, and engineering and construction practices in the transmission, distribution, substation, and/or generation fields, normally acquired through college-level training and/or equivalent experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from a nationally recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute (PMI), is required
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical branch or certified as a Planner by a nationally recognized professional society such as the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is required
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Project, Pillar, Ellipse, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence
• Knowledge of basic Safety principles and best practices to achieve a safe workplace environment

Skills Requirements:

• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to direct, influence, motivate and persuade various groups or individuals
• Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy, and discretion
• Leadership skills and abilities to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issues and the ability to handle such issues with professionalism by using tact, courtesy, respect and discretion
• In-depth analytical, computational, organizational and time-management skills to handle various projects
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team
• Ability to manage people at all levels within the company
• Ability to develop/maintain strong positive relationships with leaders and members of the community and government
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities and strategic direction
• Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly