Project Manager - Transmission Projects

About the role

We manage or support the management of transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and/or information technology projects. Projects can involve multiple disciplines and operating areas, including contract resources. Budgets typically range from $250K to $5 million.

Responsibilities

• Manage or support the management of project's scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance of multiple projects and programs.
• Lead or support project teams through business case/capital approval process, development and execution of project plans, and project closeout.
• Ensure project/schedule, scope, and risks are managed, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits.
• Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements.
• Communicate with sponsors and key stakeholders on project issues, including executive-level and interdepartmental presentations.
• Coach and lead team members to ensure project team members understand their respective responsibilities and complete assigned tasks.
• Identify and obtain project team resources with the assistance of Manager, Project Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 2 - 4 years relevant project management or related experience, OR High School Diploma and 3 - 6 years relevant project management or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively, and foster culture change.
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader including handling conflicting priorities in a multi-task environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, communications, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies including technology and performance.
• Demonstrated strong judgment and time management skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills, writing skills, and PC skills including Work, Excel, Access, Power Point, Project, Passport.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., Utility design/planning/construction experience) preferred.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Understanding of job budgeting, costing, and performance metrics reporting preferred.

Skills

• Strong project management skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, Access, Power Point).
• Knowledge of project management tools such as Project, Passport.

Benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $83,200.00/Yr. – $114,400.00/Yr.
• Annual bonus for eligible positions: 10%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave, and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program