Substation Project Manager

PDS 3 / Power Delivery Substation

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The primary functions of the Project Manager are to scope plan manage resource load and coordinate substation projects with the objective of delivering successful projects by ensuring that project goals and objectives are achieved while all business processes and applicable procedures are followed. The position requires a working knowledge of power industry design and construction practices standards and processes as well as the use of independent judgment enhanced verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate would have a Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Construction Management or related field from an accredited curriculum and a minimum of five years of relevant project experience with at least two years experience independently managing complete projects during execution.

Desired PM Functions:

• An individual capable of handling broad scope projects that have medium to long-term focus and applying knowledge to handle complex problems independently under the direction of a Program Manager and/or client management personnel.
• Initiate projects: Complete project planning documents which include detailed scope/schedule outline for completion while looking for and finding ways to improve operations; process efficiency
• Project Definition: Assist Project Team in defining/clarifying project scope and level of detail required satisfying customer expectations and projecting requirements.
• Maintain Project Status: Keep the project status reporting system current with the actions and changes that take place on assigned projects
• Manage Project Implementation: Leads assigned project team ensuring that project goals/objectives are achieved and all business processes and applicable procedures are followed
• Control costs: Assist Program Manager in controlling project expenditures and schedule performance as necessary to satisfy project requirements and ensure satisfactory budget performance on all projects
• Communicate effectively with project team contractors and vendors as required to facilitate coordination of design or construction activities and flow of technical information. This includes tracking/resolving action items and information requests and assisting the design team in the resolution of technical issues as required
• Coordinate/Communicate with Peers: Work with project team to identify document and resolve changes that may impact schedule and budget performance of projects

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others
• Possess solid verbal and written communications skills. Ability to coordinate with and interface with contractors vendors engineers colleagues and other electric utilities personnel at a high professional level
• Display strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively with clients peers and affiliates
• Strong capability in Microsoft Word Excel scheduling software and possess working knowledge of corporate accounting practices and business operations
• Willingness to develop promote and comply with Mesa and client safety requirements
• Ability to travel locally as required by the project and other customer events.

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Required Experience:

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