Project Manager, Utility Construction

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

DEPARTMENT

Department:
Distribution Engineering

PREFERENCES

* Electrical Distribution experience highly preferred

* Microsoft Project Knowledge Preferred

* PMP Preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION

Project Manager, Large Construction and Maintenance II

Salary Grade: G05

Minimum Midpoint Maximum

$90,316 - $121,926 - $153,536

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SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, plans, develops, coordinates and directs all phases of medium to large-scale, high profile construction projects. Coordinates with internal and external organizations and government agencies to successfully implement project delivery. Implements the Construction Management Process (CMP) used throughout the company for large construction project delivery. Responsible for project scope, cost, and schedule and coordination and management of project requirements to ensure labor and material resources (internal & external) are deployed for timeliness, efficiency and success of project delivery.

(This position is specific to the
¿ Large Construction Project Management Department
¿ and should not be used in any other area)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops, institutes, and improves cross-functional processes and procedures regarding project management, work management, and cost estimating

Handles the interface between corporate initiatives such as safety, environmental, reliability improvement programs into the corporate CMP process and procedures for large gas and electric construction projects

Handles the project delivery of large scale construction projects; directs internal and external meetings

Identifies, assesses, and implements corporate programs related to project management, cost estimation, planning and scheduling, including software and other tools

Forecasts, documents, verifies, and reports of all variances to senior management

Compiles, charts, and reports all weekly, monthly, and yearly Project Management Performance Measures to senior management

Works with senior management to define, coordinate, and manage project requirements to ensure labor and material resources are deployed for timeliness, efficiency, and success of project delivery

Leads or conducts project performance, cost, scheduling studies, and evaluations that require advanced and innovative project management techniques and/or the modifications of standard practices and concepts

Develops and modifies system improvements related to large scale construction

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to maintain positive and productive working relationships with various individuals and groups

Ability to manage diverse, highly technical, and complex issues

In-depth knowledge of company policies and procedures

Advanced knowledge of project management, work management, and cost estimating principles

Highly developed problem solving and consensus-building skills

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor
¿ s degree in a related field with six to seven years of related experience, in construction and operations management and project management, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Six Sigma certification are strongly desired.

Must possess a current, legally valid driver
¿ s license and meet the company
¿ s driving record requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to coordinate and supervise activities over internal and external staff assigned to projects in a matrix management environment.

COMMUNICATION

SKILLS:

Advanced negotiation skills and ability to gain concessions without damaging relationships

Ability to write complex reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret highly complex documents

Ability to effectively listen and get clarification to respond to a wide-range of questions

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Works with concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry

Ability to apply the concepts of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

COMPUTER

SKILLS:

In-depth understanding and ability to modify project management, cost-estimating, and work management software

Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to apply, interpret, develop concepts using…