Sr Project Manager
About The Position
Looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, our client provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area. Candidates selected for this assignment will be in the Reno office 100%, 40-hour week. Focus will be on Large Generator Interconnection projects that include high voltage transmission and substation scope. Basic Purpose Coordinates the successful development and execution of project plans, including safety, scope, cost, schedule, cash flow, quality and risk for large multi-discipline complex projects. Provides management and coordination to ensure project deliverables are met, completed on-time and within the established cost constraints. Works with minimal supervision.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited school; 7 or more years of related experience in utility design and/or utility experience; and 2 or more years of project management experience.
- Utility engineering practices with an emphasis on transmission and substation design; critical path method scheduling; work breakdown structure; utility accounting practices; economic analysis; company policies, rules and regulations; construction methods; contract administration; equipment specifications; property rights; and local, state and federal permitting.
- Directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of multi-discipline project team.
- Analytical, interpersonal and communication.
- PCs, word processing, spreadsheet, scheduling, and database software.
- General office environment. No special physical demands required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing Large Generator Interconnections a plus.
Responsibilities
- Executes the project plan upon approval. Coordinates acquisition of human resources, equipment, permits, land and land rights. Monitors and controls the project, including safety, scope, cost, schedule, cash flow, quality and risk. Measures and communicates project performance to customers and stakeholders. Manages changes to the project plan. Ensures all project objectives are achieved. 30%
- Works with customers and stakeholders to develop and evaluate project alternatives. 15%
- Coordinates the development of project plans, including project scope, cost estimates, schedule and cash flow. Project plans will also include consideration for safety, environment, land use, regulation, human resources, communication, procurement, reliability, quality and risk. 15%
- Coordinates the development of the project team, including stakeholders and functional group members. The team may include personnel from transmission planning; distribution planning; civil, substation and transmission engineering; project controls; lines construction and maintenance; substation construction and maintenance; system protection; telecommunications; meter services; construction administration; distribution design; system operations; land resources; environmental services; procurement; government affairs; major accounts; economic development and legal departments as the project requires. 10%
- Supports development, approval, and administration of the business unit ten-year plan for capital investment. 10%
- Coordinates negotiation, execution, and administration of agreements with customers, suppliers, service providers, and contractor resources. 10%
- Coordinates project close-out, including final acceptance of project deliverables; transfer of ownership; status of project id; project accounting audit and true-up; and final project report. Mentors less experienced project management and project controls personnel. 10%
- Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company
- Performs related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
