Project Manager Senior Project Manager Oahu

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Our employees are committed to the companys foundational values: integrity excellence teamwork environmental stewardship and community turn we invest in our employees providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

Applications will be screened based on the information provided; in order to assist us in determining qualifications please upload a current resume and take some time to update your employment information certifications etc. The information will flow over to your profile.

Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P PM OPC PROJECT MANAGEMENT Department of the P INVESTMENT PLANNING & STRATEGY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional) This posting seeks to fill at either the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate.

PROJECT MANAGER

JOB FUNCTION:

Responsible for planning organizing and managing scope schedule and costs for Energy Delivery projects and programs requiring complex regulatory approvals land/Right-of-Way acquisition public relations management or cross-functional/multilevel (internal) management from conceptualization/inception through budgeting design approval procurement construction placement in operation and project closing. Serves as a focal point for all project/program matters and is responsible for meeting all project related objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Working closely with Supervisor and Senior Project Managers:

• Plans organizes and manages all project and/or program tasks associated with scoping budgeting design approval procurement construction placement in operation and closing of projects. Provides project leadership and work direction and secures commitment from team members in meeting project milestones. Ensures team members have all resources information and direction necessary to successfully perform their jobs. Evaluates progress and performance of team members and implements personnel actions necessary to accomplish objectives including recognition redirection recruitment and replacement of team members.
• Serves as the focal point for all programs/projects related matters. Works with and through community groups neighborhood boards government agencies the media other utilities and private companies the City Council the State Legislature and the PUC to disseminate information address concerns obtain permits and approvals and resolve project-related problems. Prepares and provides testimonies and presentations at internal strategic meetings public meetings and regulatory hearings as necessary.
• Develops necessary strategies required to meet program/project goals. Makes early identification of potential problem areas. Solves problems to ensure attainment of program/project goals. Redirects planning design purchasing permits/approvals or construction to prevent or minimize constraints or actions which may delay schedules or add costs to programs and projects in construction. Conducts inspections of construction sites as necessary.
• Develops and maintains program/project schedules. Prepares and presents program/project progress and cost reports internally and externally as required.
• Works with Regulatory Affairs Budgets Management Accounting & Financial Services Community Relations Government Relations Corporate Communications Legal Energy Delivery departments and others in obtaining approvals. Obtains Company authorizations for expenditures for funds for engineering materials and construction. Reviews and approves procurement for program permitting design material and construction and for project material and construction.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of project management principles and engineering and construction practices in the transmission and distribution and/or generation fields normally acquired through college-level training and/or equivalent experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from a nationally recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute (PMI) a plus.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Project UI Planner Ellipse/DARS Microsoft Word Excel SAP etc.
• Knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence.
• Knowledge of basic Safety principles and best practices to achieve a safe workplace environment.

Skills Requirements

• Excellent written oral and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to direct influence motivate and persuade various groups or individuals.
• Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact courtesy and discretion.
• Able to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive difficult or confrontational issues and the ability to handle such issues with professionalism by using tact courtesy respect and discretion.
• In-depth analytical computational organizational and time-management skills to handle various projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Ability to manage people at all levels within the company.
• Ability to develop/maintain strong positive relationships with leaders and members of the community and government.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities and strategic direction. Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii drivers license. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.

Experience Requirements

• Several (3-5 years) experience as a project manager construction manager designer engineer or in a project support position that involved hands on experience with small to medium scale projects preferably within the electric utility industry. A degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3)-years of experience.
• Few (1-3) years of project management experience for small to large engineering/construction projects.
• Experience with the regulatory social public affairs (neighborhood boards community groups government agencies political leaders media etc.) processes involved with land use issues.
• Few (1-3) years of leadership experience is desirable.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

JOB FUNCTION:

Plans organizes and manages scope schedule and costs of major company capital projects. Manages the end-to-end process including complex regulatory approvals land/Right-of-Way acquisition public relations management or cross-functional/multi-level (internal) management from conceptualization/ inception through budgeting design approval procurement construction placement in operation and project closing. Serves as the primary point of contact for all project matters and is responsible for meeting all project-related objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Project Planning and Management

• Plans organizes and manages all project tasks associated with scoping budgeting design approval procurement construction placement in operation and closing of projects.
• Provides project leadership and work direction and secures commitment from project team members in meeting project milestones.
• Ensure team members have all the resources information and direction necessary to successfully perform their jobs.
• Evaluates progress and performance of project team members and implements personnel actions necessary to accomplish project objectives including recognition redirection recruitment and replacement of team members.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serves as the primary point of contact for all project related matters.
• Works with and through community groups neighborhood boards government agencies the media other utilities and private companies the City Council the State Legislature and the PUC to disseminate information address concerns obtain permits and approvals and resolve project-related problems.
• Prepares and provides testimonies and presentations at internal strategic meetings public meetings and regulatory hearings as necessary.

Project Risk & Change Management

• Develops the necessary strategies required to meet project goals.
• Identifies potential problem areas early on.
• Solves problems to ensure attainment of project goals.
• Redirect design purchasing permits/approvals or construction to prevent or minimize constraints or actions which may delay schedules or add costs to projects.
• Conduct inspections of construction sites as necessary.

Governance & Compliance

• Develops and maintains project schedules.
• Prepares and presents project progress and cost reports internally and externally as required.
• Works with Regulatory Affairs Management Accounting & Financial Services Community Relations Government Relations Corporate Communications Legal Energy Delivery departments and others in obtaining approvals.
• Obtains company authorizations for expenditures for funds for engineering materials and construction.
• Reviews and approves procurement for project permitting design material and construction.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of project management principles and engineering and construction practices in the transmission distribution substation and/or generation fields normally acquired through college-level training and/or equivalent experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from a nationally recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute (PMI) highly desirable.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Civil Structural Mechanical or Electrical branch or certified as a Planner by a nationally recognized professional society such as the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Project SAP UI Planner Microsoft Word Excel etc.
• Thorough knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence.
• Thorough knowledge of SafeStart principles and best practices to achieve a safe workplace environment.

Skills Requirements

• Excellent written oral and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to direct influence motivate and persuade various groups or individuals.
• Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact courtesy and discretion.
• Supervisory/leadership skills and abilities to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive difficult or confrontational issues and the ability to handle such issues with professionalism by using tact courtesy respect and discretion.
• In-depth analytical computational organizational and time-management skills to handle various projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Ability to manage people at all levels within the company.
• Ability to develop/maintain strong positive relationships with leaders and members of the community and government.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities and strategic direction. Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii drivers license. Must meet the standards for driving positions statedin the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.

Experience Requirements

• Extensive (8 years) experience as a project manager construction manager designer or engineer with large complex projects preferably within the electric utility industry.
• Several (3-5) years of project management experience for small to large engineering/construction projects.
• Experience with the regulatory social public affairs (neighborhood boards community groups government agencies political leaders media etc.) processes involved with land use issues.
• Several (3-5) years of supervisory experience is desirable.

Role: Professional

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location:Honolulu Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Project Manager Req ID 10604 position is $99900.00 to $127500.00. The hiring range for the Senior Project Manager Req ID 10604 position is $109900.00 to $142600.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the states 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the states leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position candidates:
1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
2. Authorize and consent to without reservation the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
3. Release discharge and hold harmless Hawaiian Electric Companies from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize direct and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates background. These investigations may include but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law education records professional certifications personal character references and employment history.

EEO StatementHawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at .

Affiliate Disclaimer

The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated energy-related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with the PUCs Decision and Order No. 35962 issued on December 19 2018 and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112 issued on January 24 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065. With Decision and Order No. 42409 issued on March 23 2026 in Docket No. 2025-0391 the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs.

The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electrics interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities. If youd like more information about these rules/regulations you can email