TPO Project Manager

About the role

CenterPoint Energy is seeking a TPO Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage (EHV) transmission and substation projects. The company has been in business for over 150 years and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities, and talents of its diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of project execution plans and oversee the execution of multiple projects
• Establish and build an integrated project management team to effectively deliver projects under an EPC model
• Align and direct project teams with internal engineering, project controls, supply chain, regulatory/permitting, ROW, construction, and operations
• Enforce stage-gate governance and rigorous project controls to achieve predictable, high-quality outcomes
• Serve as the single point of accountability for scope, budget, schedule, risk/issue management, compliance with regulatory/customer procedures, and project execution metric tracking
• Manage internal handoffs and external interfaces, including permitting agencies, landowners, and regulators
• Own the integrated master schedule and budget baseline, and manage project cost and schedule through cost forecast and project-execution KPI dashboards
• Develop and maintain robust owner’s cost baseline and forecast across the project lifecycle
• Maintain the risk and opportunity registers, and facilitate cross-functional risk reviews to define risks and mitigation plans
• Lead the EPC and OE selection, project resources plan, approval, and mobilizing of contractors’ key personnel and onboarding processes
• Execute long-lead equipment strategy to support project critical path in partnership with Procurement/Logistics and Engineering/OE

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Business Management, Project Management, Construction Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or related technical discipline from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of 6 years of applicable work experience related to CenterPoint Energy’s engineering and construction work practices can be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• 7-10+ years in engineering/project/construction management within electric transmission and/or substation
• Demonstrated EPC delivery experience and leadership of multi-disciplinary teams
• Portfolio management experience; executing projects with program EPC partners working in a collaborative, open book or integrated team model
• Expertise in integrated schedule/cost/risk controls and formal change management
• Direct EHV experience (≥500 kV, preferably 765kV) delivering transmission line and/or substation scope, including commissioning/energization leadership is preferred but not required

Qualifications

• Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contacts on project-related matters
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick, sound decisions
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change; demonstrated success in project management
• Strong proficiency in MS Office products; experience with Microsoft Dynamics Project Operations preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to clearly present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and external stakeholders
• Professional Registration or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on the first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at the headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs, including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of contribution