Sr. Project Manager - Power Transmission and Utilities

Description:
Hybrid in Raleigh, NC

The Project Manager II position has single point accountability or can be under the general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM. The PM-II 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 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. Projects will be focused on transmission grid interconnections, 3rd Party Reimbursable, and NC DOT.

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. PM-IIs may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on specific experience and skill sets.

PM-IIs 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.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $57 - $67 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Create / Staff / Lead Project Team (25%)
  • PM-IIs 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.).
  • PM-IIs 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 (25%)
  • 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 (25%)
  • 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.
• Execute projects according to plans within approved scope, cost, and schedule constraints (25%)
  • Includes objectives, stakeholders, scope, roles and responsibilities, assumptions and constraints, deliverables, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), schedule, external communication, regulatory strategy, procurement strategy, contractor and supplier strategy, resource plans, budget, lessons learned, risk plan, quality plan, safety plan, environmental plan, security plan, integration plan, data management plan, communications and reporting plan, change management, and project close out.

Experience Requirements:

• 5 Years of PM Experience (9 years of PM Experience in Lieu of Degree)
• Electrical Engineering background and direct Project and/or Construction Management experience in Transmission or Utility related projects
• PMP, PE, Certified Associate of Project Management

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
• Utility Business Unit Experience as determined by BU ranging from Regulated or Commercial energy services experience
• Construction Management knowledge
• Proficient to Expert in project-related Scheduling, Cost Controls
• Master's Degree (Project Management / Business Administration)
• Experience with Transmission Grid Planning, interconnection agreements, formal letter agreements (3rd Parties)

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree

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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

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