Siting, Outreach and Engagement Project Manager , II or Senior

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• Provide project management, coordination, and technical support throughout all phases of the UNS Siting and Outreach Process in order to secure CEC from the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC).
• Stay current on energy resource and transmission line requirements and general design standards.
• Communicate with Management to ensure that proposed projects meet UNS goals. Lead formal and informal meetings concerning assigned projects.

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering field or Environmental/Urban Planning. Combination of education and experience in project management, engineering, and/or planning may be considered; and four (4) or more years of professional experience.
• Is a self-starter and has developed good time management skills, completing all assignments on time.
• Preferred – experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and analysis

Provide overall project management for UNS transmission line and energy resource siting projects from inception through issuance of Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC), including compliance with any conditions following CEC approval. Responsibilities include project definition, budgeting, permitting, scheduling, cost control, community/stakeholder outreach, and expert witness testimony.

• Provide project management, coordination, and technical support throughout all phases of the UNS Siting and Outreach Process in order to secure CEC from the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC).
• Communicate with Management to ensure that proposed projects meet UNS goals. Lead formal and informal meetings concerning assigned projects and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, public/community/project stakeholders, local jurisdictions and government entities, regulatory representatives, and ACC staff, committee members, and commissioners.
• Stay current on energy resource and transmission line requirements and general design standards.
• Stay current on planning and siting processes and deliverables.
• Participates in the development and submittal of the annual Ten Year Plan to the ACC.
• Provide input and support for energy resource and transmission development and regional market opportunities.
• Maintain an active role in industry standards and activities.
• Monitor and report on adjacent utility Siting cases.
• Coordinate preliminary engineering, as necessary, to communicate the scope and impact of proposed projects and inform the application and testimony for a CEC.
• Participate in the development of bid documents and contracts for outside contractor services, both for engineering and general consulting services.
• Obtain budgetary estimates of projects for incorporation into the Capital Budget. Ensure that all departments charging against budgets are committed to their respective labor allocations.
• Work with Accounting to obtain timely financial reporting to manage the project within the budget limitations.
• Develop detailed project schedules that reflect appropriate durations for all siting efforts including public/stakeholder outreach, environmental resource studies, application preparation and submittal, and hearings. Work with project team members and contractors to keep the project on schedule.
• Use project management software for the tracking and reporting of…