Project Manager – Large Scale Technical Station

Role Overview

• Provides project management for the development and construction of large-scale transmission and distribution substation projects.
• Provides project management, technical oversight and leadership expertise in the development and construction of transmission and distribution projects.
• Leads multi-disciplined teams through project development, preparation, approval and execution phases.
• Responsible for all project governance including developing and maintaining project scope, budgets and forecasts.
• Maintains project accuracy in the Capital Management System, and uses project management software to schedule, track and coordinate projects.
• Works with the Legal Department on the development and management of contracts and agreements.
• Keeps records to facilitate proper close-out of projects including change orders and commissioning records.
• Ensures safety performance and compliance for projects and implementation of the Company Contractor Safety Program.
• Manages communication and relationships with external parties including regulatory, developers, local municipalities, property owners and businesses.

Requirements

• A formal education degree, in electrical power systems, is preferred; other skills and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of five years of experience in project management, transmission/distribution line or substation operations and construction, or related fields preferred.
• Position requires strong business acumen, project management, leadership and general management skills.
• Requires skills in work planning, scheduling, forecasting, organizing and analysis.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and team-building skills required.
• Position requires excellent technology skills, including proficiency in project management/scheduling software, Capital Management System, Excel, Project, Word, Power point, Smart Sheet, and internal Company planning systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken required.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities, schedules, budgets, and meet deal lines.
• Experience in managing contractors and contract documents preferred.
• Supervisory experience as well as project management experience preferred.