Associate/Project Manager - Project Development (Power Generation Construction Project Manager)

Northern Natural Gas • Des Moines, IA

120d

About The Position

The project manager supports all activities such as collaboration, coordination, evaluation, managing and exercises functional authority over all activities associated with contract negotiations, execution and administration, and construction management for projects; including but not limited to, generation additions and upgrades, electric vehicle infrastructure, energy storage, decommissioning, environmental, communications, facilities, asset acquisitions, new technology, and other projects as assigned. Administers the associated contracts, manages the use of internal resources, contractors and consultants, ensures regulatory compliance and has fiscal responsibility for all costs associated with the execution of the projects. This position maintains key business, public and stakeholder relationships. The project manager oversees the completion of project due diligence, project supplies and contractor labor. The project manager coordinates the timely completion of project tasks; including but not limited to, permitting requirements, regulatory approvals, safety and environmental compliance, contract administration, contractor and consultant management, maintaining projects schedules and financials, technical review of equipment and project plans, manage relationships with governmental personnel and landowners, and other tasks related to project management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance, accounting or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.
• Six years of related experience involving responsibility for substantial project, technical or financial assignments.
• Eight or more years of related experience involving responsibility for substantial project, technical or financial assignments required for the project manager role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues, tasks and projects concurrently.
• Project management, planning, organization and budgeting skills.
• Ability to travel to, and work from, project construction sites.
• Ability to travel regularly in the state of Iowa (25%).

Nice To Haves

• Presentation skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute multiple large-scale projects across the state of Iowa and service territory.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources in the completion of project evaluations, schedules, cost forecasts and tracking, project studies and surveys, regulatory approvals, resource assessments, supporting the acquisition of local, state, and federal permits.
• Oversee the completion of project construction with regular attendance at project construction sites required.
• Oversee project contractors, consultants, schedules, costs, and processes to ensure the safe and timely completion of projects.
• Ensure alignment with company goals, business plans and objectives.
• Lead the turnover of projects to company operational business units.
• Support the development of corporate, and organizational business plans.
• Manage the development and execution of project request for proposals and business negotiations and contract development for asset acquisition, equipment supply, construction and other consultant and contractor contracts for projects.
• Evaluate project equipment and new technologies for potential implementation into the company's asset portfolio.
• Support the due diligence process for project acquisition and equipment procurement.
• Build and maintain key government agency, landowner and business relationships that support the construction and operations of projects.
• Provide presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Monitor and report on performance related to safety, compliance, budget, schedule and quality for all project construction activity.
• Responsible for project document acquisition, organization, maintenance, and control.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Warehousing and Storage
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree