Project Manager II- Large Facility Projects

Duquesne Light Company headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

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Job Title:Facilities Project Manager II

Position Summary:

The Facilities Project Manager II is responsible for the successful planning execution and completion of capital construction projects related to the facilities department within a defined scope budget and schedule. This roles scope of responsibility includes project development and management budgeting and financial management facilities maintenance support and a focus on safety. This role requires close collaboration with various internal teams external consultants and stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals policies and procedures.

Location: Hybrid; Seymour Street Facility Pittsburgh

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project sponsors and stakeholders to define project scope
• Coordinate design efforts both internally and externally
• Conduct pre-design and pre-construction meetings with internal crew leads and facilities leadership for internal projects
• Establish bid documentation and support the bidding process
• Create detailed and accurate project schedules utilizing project management software
• Develop and implement project communication plans and maintain active communication with all impacted parties
• Oversee project work and interact directly with construction crew
• Monitor project changes and assess impacts on scope schedule and budget
• Complete all closeout activities as defined in organizational policies
• Develop project forecasts and ensure alignment with departmental budget
• Maintain monthly financial reporting including receiving accruals and variance investigation
• Ensure capital and corrective work orders are created with the appropriate accounting information for proper budget allocations
• Assist facilities craft supervisors with the development of work plans and coordination of crew work assignments (carpentry plumbing HVAC electrical design)
• Develop a proficient understanding of the Maximo work order management system
• Maintain and encourage a strong focus on company safety practices when planning and executing projects
• Ensure all contract crews meet the expected DLC Safety Standards while conducting work on property
• Develop and present safety content at departmental safety meetings

Additional Responsibilities:

• Periodically support daily crew launch and facilities on-call coverage
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Storm role duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelors Degree in facilities management construction management engineering or a related field
• 5 years of related experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or related certifications preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. PMBOK Aglie Waterfall)
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g. MS Project Primavera Smartsheet)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting forecasting and cost control
• Ability to plan and direct the work of others without direct authority
• Robust interpersonal and communications skills
• Capability to analyze and develop strategies to effectively manage multiple projects
• Familiarity with construction project lifecycles and capital planning processes

Scope

Primary focus is on daily deliverables outputs and reporting. Accountable for managing ones own time and workflow but may be leading projects or project steps. Work is typically complex in nature requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform the role. Continues to build knowledge base but has a solid foundation to act independently the majority of the time. Still draws on experts and managers when needed but less frequently. Acts as a resource to less experienced staff on routine issues.

Decision Impact

The problems and issues faced are complex. Incumbent draws on past experience on a regular basis to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.

Hybrid Work

Position follows our hybrid work model with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position as duties can vary across the Company.Examples of storm roles could include but arent limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information etc.

Data Governance

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

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