Assoc Project Manager/Project Leader

PPL Corporation•Allentown, PA

About The Position

The Associate Project Manager position is the single point of accountability for small to routine medium projects supporting capital and maintenance projects (Transmission, Distribution and Substation). Responsible for the successful delivery of assigned project portfolio. Responsible for supporting for individual program projects or support roles for project managers. Assignment may also include support of project leaders, project managers, senior project managers in support role to facilitate successful completion of projects. The Project Leader is the single point of accountability for medium size PPL Electric Utilities transmission and distribution projects and is responsible for planning and managing all aspects of these projects, from development through close out. This position identifies risks and develops mitigation plans to deal with risks should they occur. This position is required to integrate information from various sources into a cohesive, comprehensive and logical project plan. The Project Leader must be capable of managing and influencing a range of subject matter experts and leading teams in executing project plans. Guidance from Senior Project Managers or Project Managers would typically be sought by the Project Leader for complicated projects.

Requirements

BS or BA degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, construction management; or a minimum of 2-3 years of industry experience in utility.
Ability to prioritize work assignments with flexibility to quickly adapt to changing priorities and to a changing environment.
Communication skills and ability facilitate verbally and written communication to successfully execute tasks within a team environment.
Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with employees and management at all levels both within PPL and outside companies.
Ability to track costs and working within budget and cost controls.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics or Science
3 to 5 years of experience involving project management, construction management, project controls, budgeting or team leadership.
Budget, cost control, reporting and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

B.S. in Business, Engineering or Science
Project management certification by a recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute
Familiarity with electric utilities equipment and processes
Customer interface experience
Strong written, oral, presentation and organizational skills
Demonstrated initiative and leadership Skills
Skills in critical path risk assessment and tools
Engineering economics skills
Skills in schedule and cost risk assessment and management

Responsibilities

Fully accountable for scope, schedule, cost, and quality attainment for assigned projects.
Establishing the project plan – scope, key milestones, resources, work breakdown structure, risks and contingencies.
Identifying risks and developing mitigation plans, monitoring project status, recognizing trends and project variances, and implementing corrective action.
Reporting project status, forecasting cash flows and final project cost
Develop and manage project teams including the integration of various disciplines as necessary.
Represent PPL Electric Utilities in a manner that meets the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity.
Plan and manage small to medium size projects from development through closeout.
Establish project controls, metrics, and key success indicators.
Manage the trade-off between scope, schedule, quality and cost.
Manage change through all phases of a project.
Control expenditures, schedule and quality in executing the project within budget.
Manage communications including project reports and status meetings with stakeholders.
Track and reports progress.
Document obstacles, delays and claims.
Participate in contracting decisions.
Identify contract obligations on PPL, develop dispute resolution processes and options, and assist in contract final closure.
Responsible for all financial aspects of the project including the overall project budget, timely payment of invoices for contracted work, obtaining appropriate authorizations for expenditures and financial closeout activities.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards