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Position Summary

“Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.”

Project Manager (PM) I/II position has single point accountability or can be under general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM. Position is responsible for management, or assisting management, of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met. These include but are not limited to Initiation, Planning, scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration. The position is typically assigned a portfolio of “White” or “Green” ranked projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Risk-Informed Project Ranking Process.

The position is accountable for a portfolio of assigned projects with Low to Moderate levels of risk that impact various levels of the Company, Senior Management or External Agencies. Desired candidates will possess utility business unit experience; Regulated or Commercial energy services experience and or industrial/construction related project management experience.

PM may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on specific experience and skill sets. PMs serve as unifying agents providing leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of the Company. Progression to this level is based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and should align with business unit personnel needs to manage the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Create / Staff / Lead Project Team.
• Provide leadership, oversight, direction, delegation, and coordination with various internal and external organizations providing services to the project (Development, Engineering, Project Controls, Estimating, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Legal, EHS, QA/QC, Operations, Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory, Security, Fuels, Transmission, etc.).
• Guide matrixed members of the team daily. They interface with functional leaders of matrixed team members regarding placement, development, and conflict resolution.
• Establish and maintain communications among project/programs stakeholders.
• Structure, lead, or assist in project related meetings to ensure open communication between team members, key stakeholders, and management.
• Prepare, communicate, or report monthly project status, kickoff meetings, weekly and monthly required communication.
• Assure Project Plans, appropriate reporting means are developed and communicated according to PMCoE Standards and Business Unit implementing procedures.
• Effectively communicate with appropriate management/governance team.
• Plan assigned project(s) including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality aspects.
• Champion the process of project planning including scope and work definition, estimating, schedule formation, monitoring, cost control measures, procurement/contracting strategies, equipment selection, vendor selection, start-up and commissioning plans, and integration processes as applicable.

Basic/Required Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Project Manager I

• Associates degree
• 2 years related work experience
• In lieu of Associates degree(s) AND 2 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 5 year(s) related work experience

Project Manager II

• Bachelors degree
• 5 years related work experience
• In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) AND 5 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 9 year(s) related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Utility Business Unit Experience; Regulated or Commercial energy services experience
• Industrial/Construction related project Management Experience
• PMP Certification

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient to demonstrated Expertise in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical
• Thinking, and Problem Solving
• Project related work experience, Risk Management, Project Leadership, Strong
• Collaboration, Oversight
• Proficient to Expert in project related Scheduling, Cost Controls

Working Conditions

• Field Mobility Classification - Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

Specific Requirements

• Valid driver's license

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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