Project Manager - Energy/Utility

Under general supervision of either a department manager or director of engineering/operations, oversees multiple projects as a project manager, discipline lead, and/or field construction coordinator for power plant projects developed to maintain or improve power plant safety, environmental quality, reliability, infrastructure modernization, and efficiency.  In addition to having responsibility for all aspects of the project over the entire project life (initiate, plan, execute, control, close), is responsible for assembling project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of assigned projects. Must be familiar with system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manges the planning, design and construction of multiple capital and/or O&M projects (e.g., modifications/additions to facilities and infrastructure) under supervision.
• Facilitates teams, including team chartering, group problem solving and/or process improvement work.
• Ensures the integration of sound project management principles and practices into all projects.
• Develops solutions to critical business issues and presents alternatives. Develops and submits business cases and/or project justifications for projects.
• Develop detailed project plans and ensure project scopes, team responsibilities, milestone dates, and the procurement strategy are clearly stated for all assigned projects.
• Stewards project to ensure project objectives regarding safety, schedule, budget, scope, code compliance, environmental compliance, and quality are met through metrics and benchmarking.
• Develops procurement and technical specifications for vendor and contractor services.
• Coordinates with procurement to solicit external materials and services as required for project deliverables, including stewarding purchase orders and contracts, paying invoices, and interfacing with Storeroom personnel.
• Negotiates with vendors and contractors regarding work scope changes and ensure that all contract commitments are completed on time per the scope of work and technical specifications.
• Plans and monitors on-going design and construction activities for contract and industry code compliance, QA/QC program compliance, schedule performance, and quality workmanship for multiple craft disciplines.
• Reviews and approves design documents and drawings for contract and industry code compliance, company standards and practices.
• Coordinates the development of conceptual and detailed designs.
• Effectively communicates issues and recommends strategies and tactics.
• Interfaces with appropriate management levels including senior management to gain necessary approvals and manage risk in accordance with corporate governance.
• Develops, reviews, and approves startup & testing procedures for check-out, startup, and commissioning.
• Trains power plant operating and maintenance personnel on newly installed systems.
• Develops documentation of business processes within applicable divisions.
• Coordinates construction management team activities in conjunction with field operations for quality assurance.
• Performs check-out and start-up in conjunction with plan staff to include assigning electrical, instrumentation/controls and mechanical tasks to technical leads, and coordinates performance testing.
• Provides Subject Matter Expertise to support Power Generation Operations and Maintenance personnel.
• Performs analysis of project data; generates reports and data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field from an accredited university, or equivalent technical/craft work experience in power generation
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of Project Management methodologies, practices and procedures
• Ability to handle complex assignments with minimum supervision
• Manages the planning, design, and construction of multiple medium scale capital and/or O&M projects (e.g., modifications/additions to facilities and infrastructure) under general supervision.
• Recommends and leads process improvements to existing Project Management processes and procedures
• Broad knowledge of other related areas and how they influence operational/tactical aspects
• Handles work content that is increasingly complex
• Applies engineering judgment and makes independent recommendations and/or decisions that may affect the section, department and/or division
• Demonstrates proficiency in management of projects and assignments
• Decisions have identifiable but relatively moderate impact on costs, time, safety, and reliability
• Ability to determine a project schedule’s critical paths and amount of float
• Participates in and assists in development of Power Generation 5 year capital budget.
• Subject Matter Expert in their field of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management Professional