Project Manager- Utilities

Position Summary

The Project Manager I is responsible for driving various customer-specific and internal projects to completion. This role helps the Power Contracting Operations Group create value through analyzing project results and supporting business decisions.

Essential Functions

• Direct project supervision and project work flow.
• Maintain proper levels of quality control, meet all project schedules, and ensure an efficient utilization of resources.
• Communicate project status to management and to the client.
• Develop project specifications and implement practices which will achieve defined objectives to the satisfaction of the client and of management.
• Maintain working knowledge of utility company policy and procedures in order to communicate effectively with various professional staffs from client companies.
• Be well versed in the basic tenants of line construction and maintenance. Must have a working knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code and the ability to recognize distribution equipment and associated hazards.
• Manage/develop models for reporting operational KPIs and information flow into monthly performance reports.
• Interact with other members of the Finance and Operations group to lead analysis of information in preparation of monthly leadership reports.
• Support members of the Finance and Operations group to aide understanding and articulation of business drivers and performance.
• Develop, track, and submit projected revenue, earned value, and other operational metrics.
• Additionally, proactively participate in meetings with construction supervisors and obtain the necessary technical, financial, and operational inputs for appropriate reporting.
• Aid the Estimating department in putting together new estimates based on the historical reporting from past projects.

Other Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of utility-related project management experience.
• Detailed knowledge of project management fundamentals.
• Financial studies and knowledge of the electricity and electrical construction market preferred.
• 4-year college degree preferably in operations, project management, or business management.
• Experience in project structuring.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to interface with all levels of an organization, and build trusting relationships in short periods of time.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, including financial statement interpretation.
• Working knowledge of standard accounting principles, project accounting practices, and financial systems.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications with MS office application proficiency.
• Proven success in developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
• High commitment to achieving goals and plans.
• Demonstrated skills in written communications; ability to compose basic as well as complex technical documents, formal letters, invoices.
• Demonstrated skills in oral communications; ability to make presentations to both small and large, diverse groups.
• High energy level with the ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a bias for action.
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.

General Understanding

• Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanisms.
• Techniques needed to lead and influence others in a matrix organization.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Competencies

• Critical Thinking.
• Safe Attitude.
• Self-Motivated.
• Work independently.
• Leadership Skills.
• Team-Oriented.
• Customer Oriented.
• Bi-Lingual (preferred).
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.
• Must have valid driver license.

Note

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.